Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
South Africa
Types
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Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Habitat
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
11-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Bronze, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads
Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
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Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
GERBERA jamesonii
Common Name
Ragged Robin
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
In Hindi
Ragged Robin
Gerbera
In German
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
Gerbera
In French
Ragged Robin
Gerbera
In Spanish
petirrojo desigual
Gerbera
In Greek
ragged Robin
Gerbera
In Portuguese
Ragged Robin
Gerbera
In Polish
Ragged Robin
Gerbera
In Latin
Robin ragged
Gerbera
Phylum
Anthophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Magnoliids
Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Gerbera Daisy
Season and care of Ragged Robin and Gerbera Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Ragged Robin and Gerbera Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer and Gerbera Daisy season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral.
Ragged Robin and Gerbera Daisy Physical Information
Ragged Robin and Gerbera Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Gerbera Daisy are as follows:
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ragged Robin and Gerbera Daisy
Care of Ragged Robin and Gerbera Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads and Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ragged Robin 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.