Overwintering gazanias in Zone 5.

5 years ago

Hello Gardenwebbers now Houzz,

I have about 10 lovely gazanias that are still blooming now with 4" brightly colored daisy-like blooms into mid-October, that I would like to bring indoors and somehow find a way to overwinter them until next spring. Any ideas? I have successfully overwintered agapanthus, some salvias, and canna but it is pretty drastic treatment. I give very little light or water and store in a very chilly (45-50 degree F) basement, sometimes with cardboard over the top of the pot to shield from any light. I suppose I have nothing to lose by trying this method. Just wondering if anyone else has ever tried to overwinter these drought-tolerant lovelies. Will appreciate any response. Thanks!

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dfaustclancy
Original Author
5 years ago
Follow-uowp: I have dug them up and put them all in one pot. I have them indoors and am withholding water and light. Has anyone tried to overwinter gazanias in Zone 5? All replies appreciated.
deanna in ME Barely zone 6a, more like 5b
5 years ago
Not gazanias, but I've overwintered rex leaf begonias and Senecio candicans (probably Angel Wings) by accident. I brought the pots in the garage, and the best way to keep the cats out of the soil is to leave the plants in, as the dry poky plant stalks are no fun to dig in. Then the next summer they were to be dug out and new plants installed. Totally ignored them and was surprised to see sprouts the next year, and one of the begonias stayed in the pot in the garage till maybe early July because I forgot about it. So, I have no info on gazanias, but the drought-tolerant Senecio did just fine when completely ignored.
dfaustclancy thanked deanna in ME Barely zone 6a, more like 5b
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