Gazania Flower seed packet - Shido Seeds non-GMO vacuum-sealed woodblock design
Gazania striped daisy flowers in bold orange yellow white in full sun
Gazania Flower seed packet - Shido Seeds non-GMO vacuum-sealed woodblock design
Gazania striped daisy flowers in bold orange yellow white in full sun

Flower Seeds

Gazania Flower Seeds Packet

$4.95
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NON-GMO
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Choose a seed packet as your starting point, then round out the bed with these for that thrown-together-but-somehow-perfect harvest.

Gazania seeds grow into a drought-tolerant bloomer whose daisy-like flowers close up every evening and reopen with the sun. Shido gazania seeds are non-GMO and hermetically vacuum-sealed — a reliable start for the driest, sunniest strip in the yard — while standard paper-packed seeds lose germination viability within approximately one year.

The daisy-like blooms close every evening on schedule and reopen with the sun, keeping better hours than most of the garden around them. It tolerates poor, sandy soil that would leave most flowering annuals sulking, and blooms harder for the neglect rather than less. It thrives in the exact hot, dry, sandy conditions that make other flowering annuals give up. It makes an unusually good choice for a hot, sunny strip along a driveway or walkway, a spot most other flowering annuals treat as a punishment. Every packet ships germination-tested at independent third-party labs before packaging.

Seed specifications
  • Material: Seed
  • Botanical name: Gazania Rigens
  • Genus: Gazania
  • Plant family: Asteraceae
  • Species: rigens
  • Plant type: Perennial
  • Pollination type: Flowers
  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11
  • Packet contents:
  • Packaging: Hermetically vacuum-sealed
  • Non-GMO: Yes
  • Seed viability: Up to 10 years (sealed) / 4–5 years (unsealed, ideal conditions)
  • Difficulty: Moderate - Recreational Gardener
Sowing & growing guide

Quick Sowing Guide:

  • When to sow: 6-8 wks before last frost indoors, or direct sow after last frost
  • Sowing depth: Surface sow, barely cover
  • Initial spacing: 8-12 in
  • Row spacing: 12 in
  • Days to germination: 5-10 days
  • Light: Full sun
  • Water: Low
  • Soil: Well-drained, sandy soil
  • Harvest: 60-75 days to bloom

Start Growing: Step-by-step sowing and growing guide
About vacuum sealing

Why Vacuum-Sealed Seeds Last Longer

Standard paper seed packets are permeable to oxygen and moisture -- the two primary causes of seed degradation. Most paper-packaged seeds begin losing germination viability after approximately one year, contributing to significant garden-industry waste: packets purchased, not planted, expired, discarded. Shido Seeds are hermetically vacuum-sealed. The packet does not expire quietly in a drawer. It waits.

About the Packaging

Every Shido seed packet is illustrated in the style of Japanese 1910s woodblock printing -- designed and drawn in-house by Chive, that has been exhibiting at the Chelsea Flower Show in London every year and does not, as a matter of principle, sell to big-box retailers. Customers collect the packets as a series. This was not the original plan.
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  • International Ships: to 40 countries — rates at checkout
  • Packaging Ships: in outer box to protect gift box

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Returns

We accept returns within 30 days of delivery on unused items in original packaging. If your piece arrives damaged, contact us within 7 days with a photo and we will replace it at no charge.

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Botanical

Gazania Rigens

Plant Type

Perennial

Light

Full sun

Water

Low

Soil

Well-drained, sandy soil

Depth

Surface sow, barely cover

Germination

5-10 days

USDA Zone

9–11

Mature Height

6-12 in

Harvest

60-75 days to bloom

The Story Behind This Packet

Gazania seeds have been part of the Shido lineup since the collection first opened, grown into a drought-tolerant bloomer whose daisy-like flowers close up every evening and reopen with the sun. Every packet is illustrated in the style of early-1900s Japanese woodblock printing, drawn in-house rather than licensed, which means the artwork on this packet exists nowhere else. The seeds themselves are hermetically vacuum-sealed, a packaging choice that has as much to do with the garden as the growing does: a standard paper packet starts losing viability within about a year, while a vacuum seal holds that line for years longer, so the packet in a drawer is still a packet worth planting whenever the moment actually arrives. Shido treats the seed itself as worth that extra step, on the theory that a gardener who buys gazania seeds deserves a packet that is still viable whenever they finally get around to using it, not just the season they bought it.

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History & origin

Native Range

Native to South Africa, particularly its alpine meadows and coastal sands.

1791, Germany

Named by botanist Joseph Gaertner.

Common Name Origin

Likely honors Theodore of Gaza, a 15th-century scholar who translated ancient Greek botanical texts into Latin; alternately, the name may reference the Greek word gaza ("riches"), fitting for the flower's vivid coloring. The common name "treasure flower" reflects the same idea.

Today

Grown worldwide as a drought-tolerant bedding plant, especially valued in dry-climate gardens.

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Step-by-Step Sowing & Growing Guide

Getting Started

Step 1: Timing - Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after frost danger passes.

Step 2: Soil - Well-drained, sandy soil — gazania is drought-tolerant and dislikes soggy conditions.

Step 3: Sowing - Surface sow and barely cover.

Step 4: Germination - 5-10 days.

Step 5: Transplant - Space 8-12 inches apart in full sun after hardening off.

Before you start

Materials needed to sow
  • Seed trays (for an early start indoors): If not sowing directly into the final container.
  • Seed-starting mix: A light, well-drained mix.
  • Grow light: For strong, compact seedlings.

Materials for harvest and storage
  • Scissors: For light cutting of flowering stems.
  • Small basket: For collecting the harvest.

Tip: Gazania flowers close at night and on cloudy days, so harvest and enjoy blooms during sunny daytime hours.

Growth Requirements

Light:

  • Requires full sun (6+ hours per day).
  • Does not thrive in shady conditions.

Soil:

  • Prefers well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil.
  • Tolerates poor, dry soils but performs best in moderately fertile conditions.
  • pH range: Neutral to slightly acidic (6.0-7.5).

Watering:

  • Drought-tolerant once established.
  • Requires light, occasional watering; avoid excessive moisture.

Temperature & Climate:

  • Hardy in USDA zones 9-11; grown as an annual in cooler climates.
  • Thrives in hot, dry conditions but does not tolerate heavy frost.

Fertilization:

  • Requires minimal fertilization.
  • A light application of balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) every 4-6 weeks enhances flowering.

Maintenance

Watering:

  • Water sparingly; too much moisture can cause root rot.
  • Let soil dry out between waterings.

Deadheading & Pruning:

  • Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
  • Trim back leggy stems to maintain a compact growth habit.

Disease & Pest Prevention:

  • Gazanias are generally disease-resistant but may suffer from fungal issues in overly wet conditions.
  • Keep foliage dry and plant in well-drained soil to prevent root rot.
  • Monitor for aphids and spider mites, treating with insecticidal soap if needed.

Troubleshooting and common mistakes
  • Overwatering: Gazania is drought-tolerant, and overwatering is the most common way to lose it to root rot.
  • Planting in heavy or poorly drained soil: Performs poorly in compacted, wet ground.
  • Expecting blooms to open in low light: Gazania flowers close on cloudy days and in the evening — this is normal behavior, not a sign of a problem.

Culinary uses & nutritional information

What it's used for

1. Ornamental Gardening:

  • Ideal for borders, rock gardens, ground cover, and containers.
  • Adds a brilliant splash of color to sunny landscapes.

2. Drought-Tolerant Landscaping:

  • Perfect for xeriscaping and low-water gardens.
  • Requires minimal irrigation, making it an eco-friendly choice.

3. Erosion Control & Ground Cover:

  • Spreading growth habit helps stabilize slopes and prevent erosion.
  • Forms a dense, weed-suppressing mat in garden beds.

4. Pollinator Support:

  • Provides essential nectar for bees and butterflies.
  • Helps attract beneficial insects to the garden.

What parts are edible

Nutritional data

Companion plants, pests & diseases

Companion planting

Good companions

  • Other drought-tolerant bedding plants (portulaca, lantana) — compatible low-water needs
  • Succulents in border plantings — shares full sun and dry-soil preference

Poor companions / avoid

  • Moisture-loving plants — consistently wet soil promotes root rot in gazania

Pests
  • Aphids: Cluster on new growth. Strong water spray or insecticidal soap.
  • Spider mites: Fine webbing on undersides of leaves, worse in hot, dry conditions.
  • Slugs and snails: Chew young foliage, especially in damp conditions. Diatomaceous earth or beer traps.

Diseases
  • Powdery mildew: White powdery coating on leaves, common in crowded, humid plantings. Improve air circulation and avoid overhead watering.
  • Root rot: Soft, blackened roots from overwatering or poor drainage. Allow soil to dry between waterings.
  • Botrytis blight: Gray, fuzzy mold on flowers and buds in humid conditions. Remove affected blooms promptly and improve airflow.

Pro Tip

Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers, and let them self-seed for next year’s display.

Bonus: Their bright, daisy-like flowers close up at night, adding a unique touch to your garden!

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What makes Shido Seeds different

Shido Seeds are designed by Chive Studio, a ceramic design company. We are not a seed conglomerate. We do not sell through big-box retailers. Each variety in the catalog was selected because it is worth growing — not because it ships well in bulk or photographs well in marketing materials.

Every packet is germination-tested at an independent third-party lab before it earns its woodblock illustration. The vacuum seal removes the oxygen that causes standard paper packets to degrade. The stated germination rate is a floor, not a marketing figure.

If something goes wrong, contact us. We will make it right.

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The credentials behind the packet

Chive Studio started as a ceramics workshop and grew, one collection at a time, into seeds, vases, and everything else now carrying its name. Shido Seeds is the newest branch of that same tree, built on the belief that a seed packet deserves the same attention to material and design as a ceramic vase does. That is why every variety, gazania included, ships vacuum-sealed rather than paper-packed, and why the packaging is illustrated rather than merely printed.

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Frequently asked questions

How long do gazania seeds last in the packet?

Gazania seeds stay viable far longer than a standard paper packet allows. Shido seals every packet hermetically, removing the oxygen and moisture that cause paper-packed seeds to lose germination viability within about a year. That difference matters most for a gardener who buys ahead of a season rather than the week they plant, since a vacuum-sealed packet is still good years after a paper one would have quietly failed.

Is gazania easy to grow from seed?

Gazania grows into a drought-tolerant bloomer whose daisy-like flowers close up every evening and reopen with the sun, and most gardeners find it manageable from seed once they know what it actually wants. It is not a fussy plant so much as a specific one, with its own timing and its own preferences, and once those are respected it tends to perform reliably rather than dramatically.

Can gazania seeds be started indoors?

Yes, gazania seeds can be started indoors under a grow light or on a bright windowsill several weeks before the outdoor season begins, then hardened off gradually before transplanting. Starting indoors gives the plant a head start on a shorter growing season and lets a gardener control moisture and temperature more precisely than an outdoor bed allows.

Are gazania seeds non-GMO?

Yes. Every packet of Shido gazania seeds is non-GMO, sourced and packaged without any genetic modification at any stage. That commitment runs across the entire Shido Seeds catalog, not just this variety, and it is one of the reasons the seeds are vacuum-sealed rather than paper-packed: the extra step protects a seed that was already grown to a higher standard than the packet price might suggest.

What is the best time of year to plant gazania seeds?

Timing depends on your climate, but most gardeners plant gazania seeds once the risk of a hard frost has passed and the soil has had a chance to warm. Cooler-climate gardeners often start seeds indoors a few weeks earlier to compensate for a shorter outdoor season. Checking your specific USDA zone against the packet's sowing notes is the most reliable way to time it correctly for your particular garden.

Does gazania attract pollinators to the garden?

Many gardeners choose gazania seeds specifically for the pollinator activity it brings in, since a blooming garden tends to draw bees, butterflies, and other visitors that a bare bed simply does not. Gazania fits comfortably into that role alongside most of the flowering varieties in the Shido lineup, adding both color and activity to a border without requiring any special pollinator-specific care on your part.

How much sun does gazania need to thrive?

Most Shido flower varieties, gazania included, perform best with several hours of direct sun each day, though tolerance varies by species and garden conditions can shift that somewhat. A spot that gets strong morning light and a bit of afternoon shade often works well as a middle ground for gardeners unsure of their exact conditions, and the packet's specific guidance is worth checking before choosing a permanent spot.

What makes Shido gazania seeds different from a standard seed packet?

The seed inside is the same species you would find anywhere, but the packaging is not: Shido seals every packet hermetically rather than in ordinary paper, which is why the seeds hold their germination rate for years longer than a standard packet manages. Shido is available at the Philadelphia Flower Show, where Chive has exhibited six times.
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