Jaguar™ Deep Orange Gerbera

Jaguar™ Deep Orange is an F1 seed gerbera in Syngenta’s compact Jaguar™ series. This upright, orange selection grows about 8–10 inches tall and 6–8 inches wide; Syngenta lists the Jaguar series for flowering from mid to late spring into summer and notes its short stems and concentrated first flush. [Syngenta Flowers, product 70000973](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70000973) ## Garden use Use this compact gerbera in a sunny seasonal container or near the front of a mixed planting where its clear flower color can be seen. The Jaguar series is sold as a potted annual and is bred for uniform flowering and several blooms at the first flush. ## Growing conditions Give it full sun to part shade, with afternoon shade helpful in hot weather. Grow in fertile, well-drained soil and keep it evenly moist while allowing the surface to dry slightly between waterings. Set the crown at or just above the soil line, avoid overhead watering, and leave enough space for air to move around the foliage. [Clemson Cooperative Extension](https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/gerbera-daisy/) and [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/gerbera-jamesonii/) describe these conditions for gerbera daisies. ## Maintenance Remove faded flower stems at the base as they finish, and clear old leaves to keep the crown open and the planting tidy. Water at the soil rather than over the foliage; consistently wet crowns and poor drainage can lead to disease. In cold-winter areas, treat it as a seasonal plant or move a container to a bright, frost-free place.