Gazania 'Big Kiss Yellow Flame' (Kiss Series)
treasure flower
A spreading daisy-like perennial, Gazania 'Big Kiss Yellow Flame,' features narrow grey-green leaves and large golden yellow flowers with a prominent...
Plant description
This half-hardy, drought-tolerant (once established) plant thrives in sunny conditions and well-drained soil, making it suitable for filling gaps in borders or enhancing hot-hued summer container displays. With its vibrant yellow blooms opening in the sunshine and closing during cloudy spells, it proves resilient in conditions suited to the vagaries of the British summer.
Additionally, this bedding Gazania attracts pollinators and adapts well to pots and hanging baskets.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
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Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Frost tender
How to care for Gazania Big Kiss Yellow Flame (Kiss Series):
June Week 1
If you do nothing else...water new plants. Make sure new additions do not suffer during dry spells. Plant up summer containers bedding once the threat of frosts has passed. Feed container plants about six weeks after planting. If it’s a nice day...trim he
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After the last frost date, plant up containers with tender flowering bedding and reliable foliage plants. Line terracotta pots with polythene, taking care not to cover the planting holes, to reduce water loss through the porous sides of the pot.
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