Can Gerbera Daisies Be Grown From Seeds?

Gerbera daisies are a beautiful and tender perennial plant native to South Africa, suitable for growing outdoors as annuals in almost any climate. They can be grown from seed or propagated by division. To start the seeds indoors, fill a seed tray or small pots with sterile potting mix and moisten. Gerbera daisies are not frost-hardy and need warmth to germinate. To grow them, start the seeds indoors in a seed tray during early spring and transplant the seedlings once they have two leaves. Place the soaked or nicked Gerbera daisy seeds on the soil’s surface, ensuring they are evenly spaced and lightly press them down to make good seedlings.

To propagate new plants by division, stem cuttings, and seed, follow these tips:

1. Collect viable seeds: Gerbera daisies blossoms will soon start to look like a dandelion, covered in seeds. To give the seedlings a head start, start the seeds inside. Planting gerbera daisies is simple, and they can be planted in the ground or containers. The daisies look beautiful in flower beds as a border plant. For home gardeners, the two best options are to grow from seed or propagate new plants by division. Seeds saved from a named cultivar will germinate but may not flower in colors true to the plant.

Gerbera daisies can be propagated by division, stem cuttings, and seed. Start the seeds indoors about 12 weeks before the last frost and provide the right conditions for growth.