Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Lower slopes, meadows
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHLOX nivalis
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Trailing Phlox
Broccoli
In German
Gazania
Brokkoli
In French
Gazania
Brocoli
In Spanish
Gazania
Brócoli
In Greek
Gazania
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Gazania
brócolis
In Polish
Gazania
brokuły
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Capparales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Arctotideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Gazania and Broccoli
Season and care of Gazania and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Gazania and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gazania season is Spring and Summer and Broccoli season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gazania is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gazania is Acidic and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Gazania and Broccoli Physical Information
Gazania and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Gazania and Broccoli are as follows:
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
Gazania leaf color: Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Gazania and Broccoli
Care of Gazania and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.