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Jaguar
compact pot gerbera F1 series
At‑a‑glance
- Group/Class: compact pot gerbera F1 series
- Height × spread: 8 to 10 in × 6 to 8 in (20 to 25 cm × 15 to 20 cm)
- Bloom window: late spring to summer; can continue to early fall
- Color & flower form: single daisies in many solid and dark-eye colors
- Fragrance: 0 none
- USDA hardiness: grown as annual in most regions; perennial in warm winter areas (zones 9 to 10)
- Breeder / Year / Origin: Syngenta Flowers, unknown, USA
- Awards/registration: unknown
- Cut-flower notes: short stems; generally not used for cutting
- Pet safety: safe
How it differs
- Earliest flowering and highly uniform within the compact class.
- Short stems and tight habit fit 4 in to quart pots.
- Synchronized blooms for bench-run or patio-table impact.
Strengths
- Very early and consistent flowering.
- Heavy first flush with 3 to 5 blooms per plant typical.
- Space-efficient plants for small pots and easy transport.
Care in one minute
Provide full sun to light afternoon shade in hot climates.
Use a well-drained potting mix; keep crown slightly high.
Water when the top inch is dry; avoid splashing the crown.
Feed every 2 to 3 weeks in containers to sustain bloom.
Remove spent stems at the base to maintain new bud set.
Watch‑outs
- Monitor for thrips and mites during warm, dry spells.
- Avoid wet crowns; water at soil level to reduce disease.
- Performance tails off if nutrients run low in small containers.
Best uses (tags)
Provenance note
Bred by Syngenta Flowers for compact, synchronized flowering in small pots. Widely used for early-season retail color.
References
- Syngenta Flowers – Jaguar Culture Guide (PDF)
- Syngenta Flowers – Jaguar series overview
- Gardenia – Gerbera Jaguar Rose Picotee profile
- ASPCA – Gerber Daisy (non-toxic to pets)
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