- The gerbera likes to spend the summer outside
- Sunny location - no blazing midday sun
- Pour right
- Get back home in time
- tips and tricks
The gerbera, which comes from the tropics, is not hardy. In summer, however, she appreciates spending time in the garden and on the terrace. As soon as the temperatures drop again, however, she has to be brought back inside.
The gerbera likes to spend the summer outside
In the warm summer months, gerberas in pots thrive particularly well if they get plenty of fresh air outside. However, it is only allowed to go outside when the outside temperature is at least 16 degrees and there are no longer any sharp drops in nighttime temperatures to be expected.
Ideal locations are balconies and terraces that are somewhat sheltered from the wind and are not directly exposed to the sun at midday. In order to achieve a long-lasting bloom, you should consider the following points:
- Bright location with morning and evening sun
- No direct midday sun
- Set up airy
- Avoid drafts
- Water enough but not too much
- Fertilize once a week
Sunny location - no blazing midday sun
Since the gerbera comes from the tropics, it loves it warm and sunny. However, it does not like direct sunlight at midday. This would burn the tender leaves. Find a location that is slightly shaded at midday and where the heat cannot accumulate. However, drafts must not prevail either.
Pour right
As well as location, the gerbera is also a bit touchy when it comes to watering. Water frequently so the soil is always slightly damp but not stagnant. Place the pot slightly higher on a saucer so that excess water can drain off.
The gerbera is very grateful for regular wetting with water. Spray them with a spray bottle in the morning.
Give your gerbera a weekly fertilization. It will then bloom more persistently.
Get back home in time
End the gerbera's summer break in good time before it gets colder again. The plant should move back into the house by September or October at the latest.
tips and tricks
Recently there is even a hardy variety of gerbera. "Garvinea®" tolerates temperatures as low as minus five degrees and can therefore be kept as flowers in tubs or in the garden for several years. However, a light winter protection is advisable.