ColorBloom™ Watermelon with Dark Eye Gerbera

ColorBloom™ Watermelon with Dark Eye is an upright African daisy selected for compact pot culture. Watermelon with a dark eye blooms bring a bright focal point to a small planting. ## Garden Use This F1 series is designed for quart-sized containers and produces a compact plant about 4–6 inches tall and 6–8 inches wide. It suits patio pots, sunny indoor displays, and the front of a seasonal border. PanAmerican Seed lists flowering from early spring through winter. Its flowers are slightly larger than other ColorBloom selections, and colour can vary somewhat within the population. [PanAmerican Seed product information](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/029008447021258/gerbera-colorbloom-watermelon-with-dark-eye/) ## Growing Conditions Grow in bright partial sun and moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. In hot climates, give protection from intense afternoon sun. Gerbera jamesonii is generally hardy in USDA zones 8–11 and is commonly grown as an annual in colder regions. [North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/gerbera-jamesonii/) ## Maintenance Keep the soil evenly moist without leaving the crown in soggy soil. Remove faded flower stems to keep the plant tidy and make room for new blooms. In cold climates, treat it as a seasonal container or garden plant; overwinter established plants in a bright, cool, frost-free place.