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Garvinea 'sweet Chili'® / 2L
Gerbera Sweet Chili
Confirmed format: 2 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Vibrant scarlet-red flowers with dark centres
- Exceptionally long flowering season from late spring to autumn
- Compact, bushy, and upright clumping habit
- Excellent for borders, patio containers, and cut flower arrangements
- Attracts bees and butterflies to the garden
Overview
Garvinea 'Sweet Chili'® is a robust, garden-hardy Gerbera bred specifically for outstanding outdoor performance. Producing a continuous flush of vibrant scarlet-red, daisy-like flowers with contrasting dark centres, this reliable perennial brings cheerful, long-lasting colour to garden borders and patio containers from May right through to November. Its neat, clumping rosette of lush green foliage and high disease and pest resistance make it a stellar addition to any sunny garden space.
Why We Love It
- Delivers non-stop vibrant colour from late spring until the first frosts.
- Bred for excellent weather resilience, high disease resistance, and easy care.
- Compact growth makes it ideal for patios, balconies, and smaller gardens.
- Open daisy blooms provide wonderful support for bees and butterflies.
- Stems are perfect for cutting and displaying in fresh indoor arrangements.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Gerbera Sweet Chili |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Flower Colour | Red and multicolour with dark centres |
| Flowering Season | May to November |
| Foliage | Green |
| Growth Habit | Upright, clumping, bushy and compact |
| Mature Height | 30–35 cm |
| Mature Spread | 30–40 cm |
| Position | Full sun, sun to part shade, or partial shade in a sheltered aspect |
| Soil | Loam, sand, or any fertile, acid-to-neutral soil |
| Drainage | Free-draining or well-drained |
| Hardiness | Minimum temperature -8°C |
Growing Guide
| Position & Light | Plant in a sheltered position with full sun or partial shade in south-, west-, or east-facing aspects. |
|---|---|
| Soil & Drainage | Grow in fertile, free-draining or well-drained soil with an acid to neutral pH. Ensuring excellent drainage is essential to protect the crown during wet winter months. |
| Watering | Maintain moderate watering needs, keeping the soil moist but ensuring it never becomes waterlogged. |
| Deadheading & Maintenance | Remove spent blooms regularly at the base to encourage continuous re-blooming throughout the long flowering season. |
| Winter Care | Apply a dry mulch in winter for protection in colder areas, keeping minimum temperatures above -8°C. |
Perfect For
- Front-of-border displays and cottage gardens
- Patio containers, window boxes, and balconies
- Small gardens and courtyard spaces
- Fresh cut flower arrangements
Good to Know
- Features high natural resistance to pests and diseases.
- Performs exceptionally well in warm conditions thanks to its heat tolerance.
- Pet safer plant choice for households with animals.
- Provides reliable pollinator and butterfly support during summer and autumn.
Product Information
| Product Title | Garvinea 'sweet Chili'® / 2L |
|---|---|
| Supplied Format | 2L pot |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained
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