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Germination will take 14 – 28 days in full lighting and harden off gazania seedlings in a warm sunny spot in the garden or keep indoors with good drainage and full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84 – 91 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 – 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly press 2 – 3 seeds into soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 – 10” tall shrubby upright with a 6 – 8” spread of 3 – 4” daisy-like blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average, medium dry, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiseases\/Pests\/Troubleshooting:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Day Series gazania does not perform well in clay or poorly drained soils and can be susceptible to mold and mildew if not drained properly. Gazania is known to be tolerant of drought and dry soils and has no known pests or diseases. New Day Series is a dwarfed variety and should be planted on the south end of the garden to avoid being cast in shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signature selection of Bronze Shades, Clear Orange, Pink Shades, Red Shades, Rose Stripe, White, Yellow, and Mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew Day Series gazania has a wildflower hardiness and can be sown directly outside after the frost. For earliest blooms, begin seeds indoors 6 – 8 weeks prior. Germination will take 14 – 28 days in full lighting and harden off gazania seedlings in a warm sunny spot in the garden or keep indoors with good drainage and full sun. Lightly press 2 – 3 New Day Series seeds into soil 8” apart in average, medium dry, and well-drained soil in full sun. New Day Series gazania does not perform well in clay or poorly drained soils and can be susceptible to mold and mildew if not drained properly. Gazania is known to be tolerant of drought and dry soils and has no known pests or diseases. New Day Series is a semi-dwarfed variety and should be planted on the south end of the garden to avoid being cast in shade. New Day Series gazania seeds mature in 84 – 91 days as 8 – 10” tall shrubby uprights with a 6 – 8” spread of 3 – 4” daisy-like blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGazania splendens\u003c\/em\u003e, or more commonly known as Treasure Flower, is native to the hot and thirsty regions of southern Africa. Although native to coastal Africa, the gazania has been naturalized to the Mediterranean region and thrives perennially along its warm coastal winters. The genus \u003cem\u003eGazania\u003c\/em\u003e pays homage to 15th century scholar Theodorus Gaza who was the first to translate the Latin botanical works of ancient Grecian botanist Theophrastus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e"}