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RE: Gerber daisies

>I recenly purchased a gerber daisy and cannot find any info in my
>gardening books concerning this plant. Any info would be greatly
>appreciated.

This is what my "Ultimate Plant and Garden Book" has to say about
Gerbera daisies (transvaal daisies):

Native to the Transvaal in South Africa but much developed and 
improved in Holland, this is one of the most decorative of all daisies
and is an excellent cut flower.  It has orange-red or flame-scarlet
flowerheads up to 4 in wide, borne singly on long stems in spring and
summer from basal rosettes of large, jagged leaves.  An evergreen
perenial of upright habit, it grows to 24 in in height with a spread of
18 in.  It requires an open, sunny position and a light, fibrous soil
with free drainage.  Keep somewhat dry during fall and winter. 
Fertilize monthly in spring and summer to produce large blooms.
Propagate from cuttings of side shoots in summer, from seed in fall
or early spring, or by division from late winter to early spring.  Watch
for crown rot, slugs, and snails.  Zones 9-11.

Hope this helps!

Cami
utaar@cybernw.com
Portland, OR (Zone 8)
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