ColorBloom™ Cherry with Light Eye Gerbera

ColorBloom™ Cherry with Light Eye is a compact Gerbera jamesonii with cherry-red petals around a lighter flower center. Ball Seed identifies the selection as PAS1171771, lists its upright habit and 4–6 inch height by 6–8 inch width, and notes that stronger light can bring out more red. [Ball Seed product information](https://info.ballseed.com/PlantInfo/?phid=029008447033341) positions ColorBloom for small pots and bright indoor or patio displays. ## Garden Use Use this small-scale flower in a quart-size patio pot, windowbox, or the front of a seasonal container. Its vivid blooms read clearly at close range, while the tidy habit keeps foliage from overwhelming the planting. ## Growing Conditions Provide partial sun outdoors or a bright indoor position, and grow it in a free-draining potting mix. Keep the mix lightly moist but allow excess water to escape; avoid wetting or burying the crown. The [RHS guide to gerberas](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/gerbera/growing-guide) recommends careful watering and well-drained compost because standing moisture can cause rot. Protect this tender cultivar from frost. ## Maintenance Cut fading flower stems back to the base to encourage more flowers. Water when the surface begins to dry and feed lightly during active growth, reducing water in cool winter conditions.