Gazania Yellow

Vivid daisy-like blooms in jewel-bright colours — heat-loving, drought-tolerant and effortlessly cheerful.

Gazanias (Treasure Flowers) are among the most rewarding seasonal outdoor plants for Mauritian gardens, producing an abundance of bold, daisy-like flowers in vivid colours that open in full sun and close at night. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established, they thrive in heat and full sun, making them perfect for garden beds, borders and containers on sunny verandas. Each pot contains one colour for a clean, coordinated display.

Care

• Light: Full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily; blooms close in shade
• Water: Water deeply but infrequently — allow soil to dry between waterings; drought-tolerant once established
• Soil: Lean, sandy, well-draining soil — avoid rich or waterlogged conditions
• Temperature: Heat-loving — thrives in Mauritius' warm, sunny climate
• Difficulty: Easy
• Pet friendly: Yes — non-toxic to cats and dogs

Care tips

• Full sun is essential — Gazanias only open their blooms in bright sunlight.
• Water deeply but infrequently — they prefer to dry out between waterings and dislike soggy roots.
• Deadhead spent blossoms regularly to encourage continuous flowering throughout the season.
• Avoid rich, heavy soils — lean, sandy, well-draining conditions produce the most flowers.
• Feed lightly every 3–4 weeks with a low-nitrogen fertilizer during the growing season.

Scientific name: Gazania rigens