🌼 What Are Gazania Mix Seeds?
Gazania mix seeds come from the Gazania genus, often called treasure flowers. These vibrant, daisy-like blooms are native to South Africa and prized for their bright, sunny colors and drought tolerance. Gazanias brighten gardens with their radiant petals, often striped or spotted, and thrive in hot, sunny spots.

🌿 Botanical Features

• Seed Shape: Small, round to slightly oval seeds

• Flower Colors (Mix): Yellow, orange, red, pink, white, often with contrasting markings or stripes

• Flower Form: Daisy-like, flat petals with a central disc

• Plant Height: 6–12 inches tall, spreading habit

• Foliage: Narrow, lance-shaped leaves, sometimes silvery or hairy

• Germination: 10–14 days in warm soil (20–25°C / 68–77°F)

• Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading perennial (often grown as annual)

🍽️ Culinary & Traditional Uses

• Gazanias are primarily ornamental and not used for food.

• Their bright flowers attract pollinators, making them great companions in the garden.

🏥 Medicinal & Practical Benefits

• Gazanias are drought-resistant and help reduce soil erosion on slopes.

• They attract beneficial insects and pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

• Their tough nature makes them suitable for xeriscaping (low-water gardening).

🌱 Growing Gazania Mix from Seed

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Sow Seeds: Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or directly outdoors after danger of frost passes.

2. Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil preferred. Avoid heavy clay.

3. Planting Depth: Sow seeds lightly covered with soil, about ¼ inch deep.

4. Watering: Keep soil moist until germination; after sprouting, water moderately but tolerate dry conditions well.

5. Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours/day) is essential for vibrant flowers and growth.

6. Spacing: Thin seedlings or transplant at least 6–12 inches apart to allow spreading.

7. Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.

🔍 Fun Fact
Gazania flowers close at night and on cloudy days, reopening in bright sunlight—earning them the nickname “daybreak flowers.”