Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herb
Origin
South Africa
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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 in flowering season, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GERBERA jamesonii
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In Hindi
Gerbera
Hydrangea
In German
Gerbera
Hortensie
In French
Gerbera
Hortensia
In Spanish
Gerbera
Hortensia
In Greek
Gerbera
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Gerbera
Hortênsia
In Polish
Gerbera
Hortensja
In Latin
Gerbera
Hibiscus
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Season and Care of Gerbera Daisy and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Gerbera Daisy and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Gerbera Daisy and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Gerbera Daisy and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Gerbera Daisy and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Gerbera Daisy and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
- Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Silver Thyme
Care of Gerbera Daisy and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gerbera Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.