Elephant™ Scarlet Gerbera

Elephant™ Scarlet is an upright gerbera with large, scarlet daisy-like flowers above a robust plant. Its larger scale suits a patio planter or seasonal container. [Syngenta lists the exact Elephant Scarlet 70019504 selection for part shade to full sun, flowering from mid-spring through summer, at 16–18 inches tall and 12–16 inches wide](https://online.flippingbook.com/view/636494595/147/). ## Growing Conditions Choose a well-drained container and provide regular moisture without keeping the crown wet. In colder regions, treat gerberas as seasonal plants or move containers to a bright, protected place before frost. [UF/IFAS guidance](https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/gerbera-daisy/) explains light, moisture, and drainage. ## Maintenance Remove faded flower stems at the base to keep the plant tidy and leave room for new buds. Gerberas also work well as cut flowers. [North Carolina Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/gerbera-jamesonii/) recommends deadheading and container use.