Perennial Gerbera Daisy Care: Division, Pruning, and Winter Protection

Three-year-old gerbera daisies need division and proper seasonal care to maintain vigor.

Growing Season Pruning

• Deadhead by cutting flower stem to base (leafless stems)
• Don't prune entire plant during season—prevents blooming

Essential Division (Every 3 Years)

1. Dig up plant
2. Drive spade through crown
3. Replant sections
4. Crowded crowns reduce flowering

Winter Protocol

1. Late fall: Cut to 6 inches
2. Mulch with straw or shredded leaves
3. Early spring: Remove mulch
4. Apply balanced water-soluble fertilizer
5. Blooms follow shortly

Gerberas are short-lived perennials. Division rejuvenates; winter protection ensures survival. In hot climates, they're often grown as annuals.