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Gazanie is not hardy for us
Is the gazania hardy?
The easy-care Gazanie, also known as midday gold or Sonnentaler, originally comes from the south of Africa. She is perennial, but not hardy in our latitudes. With its up to 10 cm large flowers, it is an ornament in any garden.
Previous article How to multiply the Gazania - the best tipsHowever, the often golden yellow flowers open only in the sunshine, in the evening they close again and without the sun they remain closed the next morning. Often the flowers are bicolor with contrast center or radial drawing. In addition to the typical yellow and orange flowers, there are also pink and cream or red.
So overwinter your gazania
Although midday gold is often considered an annual plant, you should definitely try wintering. After all, Gazania is a perennial herbaceous plant in its homeland. It is important for a frost-free, but cool and bright winter quarters. This can be a greenhouse or an unheated conservatory, but also the staircase. A dark basement room is not suitable for hibernating your Gazania.
Before the first night frosts arrive, plant your your midday gold in pasen flower pots, unless it is anyway pot or potted plants. As long as the days are still warm, the plants are allowed to spend them outside and only have to be put into winter quarters overnight. If the temperatures drop, then move the Gazania completely.
In winter, like most other hibernation candidates, Gazans are only slightly watered and not fertilized. They feel well at temperatures between 5 and 10 ° C in their hibernation. In the spring, slowly cure the midday gold by putting it outside during the day. However, you are only allowed to take your summer place after the Eisheiligen in May.
The best winter tips for your Gazania:
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Do not overwinter your Gazania in a dark basement room. These plants need a lot of light! In case of doubt, the stairwell is the more suitable place.