Herald of heat

Part of the flower of the beautiful Gazania. The first flowers mark the beginning of nice and warm weather.

Very beautiful indeed.

Perfect banner Luka!

Stunning banner, Luka!

Gazenias are very pretty, but also very tough. They survive here
without water even in 100F heat, only to burst into bloom again
after spring rains.

I've never seen this flower before, it's beautiful. I know it's just an annual in my zone, but will it bloom all summer once it starts?

Beautiful banner, Luka!

I know it's just an annual in my zone, but will it bloom all summer once it starts?

Yes, they flower till November here if the weather is alright. At least 6 months which is nice.

The first flowers mark the beginning of nice and warm weather.

Oh, how wrong I was. Only rain so far.

I've never been able to get them to naturalize, but seeing Luka's makes me
want to try again.

Look at all the varieties.=O

EscondidoCal said: I've never been able to get them to naturalize, but seeing Luka's makes me
want to try again.

Look at all the varieties.=O

You said that last time I had Gazania banner. I thought you already have colony.

Wow, awesome photo! Nicely done!

Beautiful banner, Luka!!

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Lucius93 said: You said that last time I had Gazania banner. I thought you already have colony.

You have a great memory!

Because of your previous banner, I bought & broadcast several hundred seeds, but the rabbits & squirrels, et al must have picked them off before they could get established.

BUT I have new determination & seeds....I'll sow them in nooks & crannies,
peat pots, flats, in good soil, poor soil, and hope they will find a niche of their own.

"If you don't first succeed, try try again!"

And again, and again...

Lucius93 said: everyone. Full photo:

It is soooo pretty! Almost glowing like a fire 🔥