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Title: Hardy Gerbera
Post by: mark smyth on June 06, 2013, 05:26:14 PM

Does anyone know anything about the Gerberas that are now being sold as "hardy"?

Title: Re: Hardy Gerbera
Post by: David Pilling on June 06, 2013, 05:50:34 PM

Seen a test done on the 'Beechgrove garden' TV program. Perhaps information on their web site. ISTR they did not all survive, but no doubt a harsh winter in Aberdeen.

Title: Re: Hardy Gerbera
Post by: Maggi Young on June 06, 2013, 05:53:55 PM

I've seen these : http://www.floristholland.nl/en/products/garvinea_garden_plants (http://www.floristholland.nl/en/products/garvinea_garden_plants)
which are described as Gerbera Garvinea -
 hardy to  minus five degrees C and very prone to neck rot, I believe.

Title: Re: Hardy Gerbera
Post by: mark smyth on June 06, 2013, 06:41:12 PM

Thanks. I'll not bother buying any