Description
Double Milkshake Joybera Gerbera Daisy brings a soft strawberry-milkshake palette to compact Gerbera jamesonii plants. The double flowers blend creamy white outer petals with pale pink swirls toward the center, making an elegant choice for sunny containers, border fronts, and small floral arrangements.
Why Grow It
- Double-flowered Joybera Gerbera with creamy white petals and soft pink swirls near the center.
- Compact 8-10 in. plants suit patio pots, border fronts, giftable flowering containers, and sunny indoor windows.
- Tender perennial in zones 9-11; grow as a warm-season annual in cooler climates or overwinter indoors with strong light.
- Good for small fresh arrangements when blooms are cut at the right stage.
- Includes 5 coated seeds; the coating uses harmless clay and colorant to help preserve seed quality.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Gerbera jamesonii |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Tender perennial in zones 9-11; grown as an annual in cooler climates |
| Mature height | 8-10 in. |
| Light | Full sun outdoors; bright south or west window indoors |
| Bloom or harvest window | Late spring through summer outdoors; can bloom indoors with strong light |
| Seed count | 5 coated seeds |
| Sowing advice | Sow coated seed on a fine, moist seed-starting mix and press gently for good contact. Cover very lightly or leave near the surface, keep warm, bright, and evenly moist, and transplant after seedlings have sturdy leaves. |
| Spacing | 10-12 in. apart in containers, border fronts, or cutting beds |
| Germination | Typically 14-28 days with warmth, bright light, and steady moisture; coated seed should not dry out once started |
Best For
- patio containers
- front-of-border color
- small cut flower arrangements
- sunny indoor windows
- giftable flowering pots
- soft pastel flower palettes
Packet Details
Includes 5 coated seeds. Store coated seed cool, dry, and dark until sowing. Once started, keep the coating evenly moist so the seed can hydrate properly.
FAQ
Are these coated seeds?
Yes. This packet includes 5 coated Gerbera jamesonii seeds. The coating is harmless clay and colorant used to protect seed longevity and make small seeds easier to handle.
Can I grow Double Milkshake Joybera indoors?
Yes, if you can provide very bright light, ideally a south- or west-facing window or strong grow light. Plants also need warmth, good drainage, and careful watering.
Is Double Milkshake Joybera perennial?
It is perennial in mild zones 9-11. In cooler climates, grow it as an annual or overwinter plants indoors in bright light.
What color are the blooms?
Expect soft creamy white to blush-pink double blooms with strawberry-pink tones concentrated near the flower center.
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