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Gazania rigens Big Kiss Yellow Flame

Gazania rigens Big Kiss Yellow Flame
Treasure Flower, African Daisy

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Not all the mini plugs looked healthy, but once planted, 10 of them came up well. They are very beautiful flowers that close as soon as evening arrives. I hope they will return next summer!

Séverine , 12/09/2024

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A large daisy 12 cm (5in) in diameter, with outer florets striped with amber yellow and scarlet red. Exceptional due to the duration of its flowering - from May to October - and the striking beauty of its blooms.
Flower size
12 cm
Height at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun
Annual / Perennial
Annual
Germination time (days)
20 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
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Sowing period February to April
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Flowering time May to October
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Description

The Gazania 'Big Kiss Yellow Flame' offers large flowers reminiscent of daisies whose outer florets are beautifully striped with amber yellow and scarlet red. Exceptional for its long flowering period - from May to October - and the stunning beauty of its blooms, this less hardy variety thrives in pots on the terrace, as well as in summer beds. 

Gazania is a plant of the Asteraceae family found throughout tropical Africa. The typical variety is sun yellow with an orange heart speckled with black and brown. It is a perennial cultivated as an annual in Europe. Gazania 'Big Kiss Yellow Flame' is a cultivar from the Kiss series, with flowers that have grown in size and voluptuousness. It has increased in size by 50% compared to its parent. With an average diameter of 12 cm (5in), they are certainly the largest Gazania flowers at present. Each flower has a double row of outer ligules arranged in a staggered pattern. Each outer floret is scarlet red widely margined with amber yellow. The base is marked with purple brown. The central florets, which are tubular, give a velvety appearance to the generally amber to yellow ochre heart surrounded by a fine milk chocolate-coloured outline. This particular outline is marked with tiny bluish-gray dots evenly distributed. The flowers thus take on the appearance of a mandala with geometric figures. It almost seems as if a painter has leaned over and delicately brushed them; known in English as 'Treasure Flower', you can decide whether it is a gem or a work of art!

Gazania is a fairly low plant, reaching a maximum height of 30 cm (12in). The basal leaves form large tufts from which numerous stems rise, bearing a solitary head. They are tough, with a medium green colour on the upper side and silver-grey on the underside.

To fully appreciate their essence, they should be planted in small clusters along the edges of flowerbeds, combined with taller and monochrome plants. They enhance slopes by emphasising their contours. Similarly, they are perfect in pots under a veranda, in troughs, or containers on a patio. They must be positioned in full sun otherwise the flowers will not open. Impatient gardeners will appreciate them for both their beauty and simplicity. They grow in all soils, with a preference for sandy soils that are well-drained, and can withstand long periods of drought. Gazanias, however, do not tolerate waterlogged soils. If you water them sparingly but regularly, they will be even more beautiful.

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Gazania rigens Big Kiss Yellow Flame (Flowering) Flowering

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time May to October
Inflorescence Flower head
Flower size 12 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 30 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Gazania

Species

rigens

Cultivar

Big Kiss Yellow Flame

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Treasure Flower, African Daisy

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Sow the seeds, having previously soaked them for a few hours, under glass from February to April. Bury them under 3 mm of a mixture of universal potting soil and sand. Keep them in a warm place, ideally with a temperature ranging from 18 to 25°C. Keep the soil slightly moist but without excess moisture. You will need to wait 14 to 30 days to see the seedlings appear. When they are large enough to handle, transplant them into pots where you will acclimatise them for about ten days. After that, you can plant them in open ground when the last frosts are no longer a concern. Be sure to space each young plant 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in) apart.

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Sowing period

Sowing period February to April
Sowing method Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Germination time (days) 20 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Edge of border, Container, Slope
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, well-drained
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