(Gazania rigens ‘Treasure Flower’)

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Treasure Flower is a tender perennial flower that is native to South African that grows perfectly for us at Project Purity Seeds in southern Illinois. At maturity, this plant reaches the height of 12” and features long, narrow, dark green leaves and 3-4” daisy-like flowers that range in color from yellow to orange to red, with occasional contrasting spots or rings near the center. This plant can be grown in a container, attracts bees and butterflies, tolerates drought, is resistant to deer, self sows, and is great as a cut flower! 

  • General Information
  • Germination
  • Seedlings
  • Harvesting
  • Seed Saving
  • Companion Planting
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Family: Asteraceae 

Genus: Gazania 

Species: rigens

Variety: Treasure Flower

Native to: KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Provinces.

Introduced into: Azores, Baleares, Bolivia, Chatham Is., Corse, France, Great Britain, Korea, New South Wales, Portugal, Queensland, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, South Australia, Spain, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia, Yugoslavia.
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Ease of growing: Easy

Grown as: Perennial: 9-11
                        Annual: 3-8
 
Maturity (Blooms): Summer- Early Fall

Height: 10-12"
 
Spacing: 10-12”

Sow Depth: 1/4"
 
Produces: long, narrow, dark green leaves and 3-4” daisy-like flowers that range in color from yellow to orange to red, with occasional contrasting spots or rings near the center.

USDA Zone: 3-11
Direct sow in early spring, planting the seed ¼” below the surface of the soil and keeping evenly moist until germination. To start the seed indoors 4-6 weeks before planting, plant 2-3 seeds in each individual pot; keep the soil moist and at a temperature of 70 degrees F until germination, which should occur within 10-15 days.
Water seedlings occasionally until they become established. Mature plants grow well in heat and drought, though extremely dry periods or temperatures above 110 degrees F may cause wilting. Water in times of extended drought but do not overwater, since this can cause disease. Deadheading will help prolong the blooming. Though often grown as an annual in cooler climates, this plant will often self-seed. In warmer areas, it makes a good choice for a perennial ground cover.
For fresh flowers, cut long stems of flowers that have just opened and place them in water immediately; strip the leaves that will fall below the water.
After flowering, the plant will produce seed heads containing small clusters of seed with white fluff. Since sparrows and goldfinches love to eat the seed, harvest it promptly to avoid loss. Cut the mature seed heads, or shake them into a container to remove the seed material. Clean the seed as well as possible, then store it in a cool, dry place.
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Suggested Varieties

(Dimorphotheca sinuata ‘African Daisy Mix’)

African Daisy Mix is a beautiful annual flower that is native to south Africa but can be found growing in dry areas of Arizona and California. At maturity, this plant reaches the height of 6-12” and features slender, light green spoon shaped 3” leaves and 2-3” petals that range in orange, yellow, pink, and white colors. This plant can be grown in a container, attracts bees and butterflies, and even tolerates drought!
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