Multicolor
Flower Color
Spring
Flowering Season
Summer
Flowering Season
Winter
Sowing Season
Perennial
Type
Large Vibrant Daisy Blooms for Sunny Gardens and Containers
Gazania rigens F1 'New Day Mix', commonly known as Gazania or Treasure Flower, is a premium warm-season flowering annual from the Asteraceae family. Developed by PanAmerican Seed, the New Day series is celebrated for its exceptionally large daisy-like blooms, compact mounded habit and outstanding garden performance. Its brightly coloured flowers create bold, long-lasting displays even in hot, sunny conditions.
New Day Mix produces an eye-catching blend of yellow, orange, bronze, red, rose, white and striking bicolour blooms. Plants typically reach a height of 20–25 cm with a spread of 15–20 cm. Their compact, sturdy growth and short flower stalks make them ideal for pots, borders, edging, rock gardens and mass plantings, while maintaining a neat appearance throughout the season.
Flowering abundantly from late autumn through spring in most parts of India, Gazania New Day Mix thrives in full sun and continues producing vibrant blooms even under warm, dry conditions. Its excellent branching, uniform flowering and outstanding heat tolerance make it an ideal choice for colourful landscape displays and low-maintenance gardens.
Environment
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Suitable Soil Mix: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil enriched with organic compost
- Planting Season (India): September to November (Plains); March to May (Hills)
Seed Sowing Depth:
- Cover lightly (about 3–5 mm)
- Plant Spacing: 15–20 cm
- Germination Time: 7–14 days
- Days to Flowering: Approximately 12–14 weeks from sowing
- Watering: Keep the growing medium evenly moist during germination; water moderately after establishment, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
- Fertilizer: Balanced flowering fertilizer
- Fertilizer Frequency: Every 2–3 weeks during active growth
Seed Preparation & Sowing Tips
- No pre-treatment is required before sowing.
- Sow seeds in a well-drained seed-starting mix and cover them lightly.
- Maintain a soil temperature of 21–22°C for optimum germination.
- Keep the growing medium evenly moist but never waterlogged.
- Provide bright light immediately after germination to produce compact, healthy seedlings.
Landscape Uses
Gazania New Day Mix is perfect for flower beds, borders, edging, rock gardens, balcony planters, patio containers and hanging baskets. Its compact habit, brilliant daisy-like blooms and exceptional heat and drought tolerance also make it an excellent choice for mass plantings, sunny slopes and colourful groundcover displays.
