Gazania in Zone 9a & 9b
Gazania rigens
Yes, gazania grows in zones 9a and 9b. Start seeds indoors Jan 4–Jan 11 and plant out Feb 22–Mar 1.
When to plant gazania in zone 9b
Zones 9a and 9b share the same average frost dates, so this page covers both.
Method: Start indoors: Start indoors from seed, then transplant outside. It needs a head start most zones can't give it by direct-sowing alone.
| Start indoors | Jan 4–Jan 11 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Feb 22–Mar 1 |
| Estimated bloom | May 8–May 15 (~75 days after transplanting) |
Spacing: 2 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing). Mature height: 0.5-1 ft.
Plant alongside it in zone 9b
These go outside within two weeks of gazania in zone 9b, so one planting day can cover them.
- NasturtiumFeb 22–Mar 1
- MarigoldFeb 22–Mar 1
- Ageratum (Flossflower)Feb 22–Mar 1
- AmaryllisFeb 22–Mar 1
- Annual Geranium (Pelargonium)Feb 22–Mar 1
- Butterfly Weed (Asclepias)Feb 22–Mar 1
Gazania is built for the conditions that kill most bedding plants: heat, poor soil, and inconsistent watering.
How gazania fits zone 9's season
Zone 9b's frost-free window runs about 293 days, from February 15 to December 5. Gazania needs about 75 days from transplant to first bloom.
Gazania planting windows in every zone
Zone 9b is highlighted. Useful for comparing against a neighbouring zone, or for a garden somewhere else.
| Zone | Start indoors | Sow or plant out | Bloom |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3a & 3b | Apr 18–Apr 25 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | Aug 20–Aug 27 |
| 4a & 4b | Apr 3–Apr 10 | May 22–May 29 | Aug 5–Aug 12 |
| 5a & 5b | Mar 29–Apr 5 | May 17–May 24 | Jul 31–Aug 7 |
| 6a & 6b | Mar 14–Mar 21 | May 2–May 9 | Jul 16–Jul 23 |
| 7a & 7b | Feb 27–Mar 6 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | Jul 1–Jul 8 |
| 8a & 8b | Feb 11–Feb 18 | Apr 1–Apr 8 | Jun 15–Jun 22 |
| 9a & 9b (your zone) | Jan 4–Jan 11 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | May 8–May 15 |
| 10a & 10b | Dec 19–Dec 26 | Feb 6–Feb 13 | Apr 22–Apr 29 |
| 11a & 11b | Nov 20–Nov 27 | Jan 8–Jan 15 | Mar 24–Mar 31 |
Bloom dates are about 75 days after the sow or plant-out date, not after starting seeds indoors.
Good companions
No well-established companions for gazania.
Where to buy gazania seeds
True Leaf Market (each supplier's gazania seeds)
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