Giant Red Bronze Gazania (Gazania 'Giant Red Bronze') | Metallic Red-Bronze Daisy Flower

1/2

Giant Red Bronze Treasure Flower

Gazania 'Giant Red Bronze'

A vigorous, heat-loving perennial with massive, rich metallic red-bronze daisy flowers blooming from late spring through autumn.

$17.90

Quality Guarantee

Free Delivery Over $199

+1 650-241-8858 (SMS ok)

Local Plant Delivery

Delivered by our local network

Current Nursery Inventory

Availability reflects current sourcing

Living Plants

Size, shape and branching naturally vary

Description

Gazania 'Giant Red Bronze' is a spectacular, tender perennial prized for its massive, daisy-like flowers in a rich, metallic red-bronze to copper-red hue and its exceptional heat and drought tolerance. This vigorous, mat-forming plant produces large, solitary flower heads (3-4 inches across) in a brilliant, warm, deep red-bronze with a darker, reddish-brown to bronze center and often a subtle ring of lighter or contrasting spots near the base of the petals . From late spring through summer and into autumn, the blooms open in the morning sunshine and close in the evening or on cloudy days, creating a dynamic, ever-changing display . The dark green, lobed, lance-shaped leaves form a low, mounding carpet, providing an attractive, glossy backdrop for the glowing flowers. A magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, it is an outstanding choice for sunny borders, rock gardens, slopes, mass plantings, containers, hanging baskets, and as a vibrant, low-maintenance ground cover .

Quick Facts

Processed facts

Light: Full sun (flowers close in shade/cloudy weather)

Needs confirmation

Foliage & Flowers: Dark green, lobed, lance-shaped leaves; large (8-11 cm), solitary, daisy-like flower heads in rich, metallic red-bronze to copper-red with a darker reddish-brown to bronze center; blooms from late spring through autumn .
Mature Height: 8-12 inches (0.2-0.3 m)
Mature Spread: 12-18 inches (0.3-0.45 m)
Growth Rate: Fast
Hardiness Zones: USDA 8-11 (tender perennial; grown as annual in colder zones)
Core Benefits: Massive, rich red-bronze flowers; exceptionally long bloom season; heat and drought tolerant; low maintenance; attracts bees and butterflies; self-cleaning (no deadheading needed for rebloom).
Best Uses: Sunny borders, rock gardens, slopes (erosion control), mass plantings, containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, ground cover, coastal gardens, Mediterranean gardens, edging.

Faqs

Q: How long does Giant Red Bronze Gazania bloom?
A: It has an exceptionally long bloom season, from late spring through summer and into autumn, producing flowers continuously. The blooms open in sunny conditions and close in the evening or on cloudy days.

Q: Does it need deadheading?
A: Regular deadheading (removing spent flowers) encourages continued blooming and keeps the plant looking tidy . However, it is a heavy bloomer that will produce many flowers even without constant deadheading.

Q: How much sun does it need?
A: Plant in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily). The flowers require direct sun to open fully; they will remain closed in shade or cloudy weather .

Q: Is it a perennial or an annual?
A: It is a tender perennial, reliably hardy in USDA zones 8-11. In colder zones (USDA 7 and below), it is grown as a spectacular, long-blooming annual for the spring-to-fall season . Container plants can be overwintered indoors in a bright, cool location.

Q: How much water does it need?
A: Once established, it is highly drought and heat tolerant . Water regularly during its first year, then water weekly or less in wet weather. It thrives in well-drained soil and does not tolerate wet feet .

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

Shop now

A good garden starts with the right size

Choose your starting point.

1 Gallon

A practical starting size for perennials, grasses, groundcovers, vines and young shrubs. Lightweight, easy to plant and well suited for projects that need multiple plants.

Explore 1 Gallon Plants

Gallon describes the container size, not a guaranteed plant height. Individual plants vary. Contact our nursery for current measurements.

Discover More from Victory Nursery