Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
GERBERA jamesonii
Common Name
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
In Hindi
Hybrid Phlox
Gerbera
In German
Hybrid Phlox
Gerbera
In French
Phlox Hybrid
Gerbera
In Spanish
Phlox híbrido
Gerbera
In Greek
υβριδικά Phlox
Gerbera
In Portuguese
Phlox híbrido
Gerbera
In Polish
Hybrydowy Phlox
Gerbera
In Latin
Hybrid Phlox
Gerbera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Mutisioideae, Not Available
Season and Care of Hybrid Phlox and Gerbera Daisy
Season and care of Hybrid Phlox and Gerbera Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Phlox and Gerbera Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Loam and for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral and for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral.
Hybrid Phlox and Gerbera Daisy Physical Information
Hybrid Phlox and Gerbera Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm whereas Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Phlox and Gerbera Daisy are as follows:
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Gerbera Daisy
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Gerbera Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gerbera Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.