Bulbs
Flower Basics
Flower Beds & Specialty Gardens
Flower Garden
Garden Furniture
Garden Gnomes
Garden Seeds
Garden Sheds
Garden Statues
Garden Tools & Supplies
Gardening Basics
Green & Organic
Groundcovers & Vines
Growing Annuals
Growing Basil
Growing Beans
Growing Berries
Growing Blueberries
Growing Cactus
Growing Corn
Growing Cotton
Growing Edibles
Growing Flowers
Growing Garlic
Growing Grapes
Growing Grass
Growing Herbs
Growing Jasmine
Growing Mint
Growing Mushrooms
Orchids
Growing Peanuts
Growing Perennials
Growing Plants
Growing Rosemary
Growing Roses
Growing Strawberries
Growing Sunflowers
Growing Thyme
Growing Tomatoes
Growing Tulips
Growing Vegetables
Herb Basics
Herb Garden
Indoor Growing
Landscaping Basics
Landscaping Patios
Landscaping Plants
Landscaping Shrubs
Landscaping Trees
Landscaping Walks & Pathways
Lawn Basics
Lawn Maintenance
Lawn Mowers
Lawn Ornaments
Lawn Planting
Lawn Tools
Outdoor Growing
Overall Landscape Planning
Pests, Weeds & Problems
Plant Basics
Rock Garden
Rose Garden
Shrubs
Soil
Specialty Gardens
Trees
Vegetable Garden
Yard Maintenance
How Often Do Gerbera Daisies Bloom?
How Often Do Gerbera Daisies Bloom?. Potted gerbera daisies will bloom at any time of the year in shades of red, yellow, orange or white. The flowers grow at the top of long, thin stems with vivid, symmetrical petals. Technically, gerbera daisies are perennials, but they are commonly treated like annuals. With certain tricks and techniques, it's...
Potted gerbera daisies will bloom at any time of the year in shades of red, yellow, orange or white. The flowers grow at the top of long, thin stems with vivid, symmetrical petals. Technically, gerbera daisies are perennials, but they are commonly treated like annuals. With certain tricks and techniques, it's possible to keep gerbera daisy blooms thriving for a long time, even to make them re-flower within a single season.
Planting
Plant gerbera daisies in well-drained soil, and fertilize them monthly while they are in bloom. In hot climates, plant gerberas in a spot where they will receive partial shade. In cooler regions, the flowers should be placed in an area where they will get the benefit of full sunlight. Raise garden beds by creating soil mounds in garden beds with poor drainage. Amend nutrient-poor soils with peat or compost to provide the flowers with the rich soil they need. Proper planting conditions encourage healthy gerbera blooms.
Flowers
Gerbera daisies are often replanted after one year, but they will last two to three years under good conditions. The flowers will stay in bloom for several weeks after they initially appear. To preserve them and keep blooms bright and attractive, keep them in a temperature range of 40 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Summer heat will often end gerbera blooms early; some gardeners transfer them indoors after they bloom to enjoy the flowers longer.
Re-Blooming
Even under optimal conditions, gerbera blossoms will not last until winter. After blooms die, cut them off the plant with sharp garden shears. When weather and planting conditions are right, the flowers will re-bloom so you can enjoy more gerberas. Plants are not likely to bloom more than twice in a single season, but it is common for gerberas to flower twice during spring and summer.
Indoor Gerberas
Indoor gerberas are easy to grow, as gardeners can exercise complete control over the plant's environment. Weather will have little effect on the plants when they are grown indoors. Potted gerberas are easy to care for, but it is still advisable for gardeners to replace the flowers every year or two.
