🌼 Best Companion Plants for Gazania
Gazania thrives with plants that also enjoy full sun, well-drained soil, and dry conditions:
✅ Good Companions
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Lavender – loves similar hot, dry conditions and complements Gazania with soft textures.
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Salvia (e.g. Farinacea Victoria) – bold spires contrast beautifully with Gazania’s low spread.
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Sedum (Stonecrop) – another drought-tolerant plant; adds texture and seasonal interest.
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Verbena – low maintenance and pollinator-friendly, just like Gazania.
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Thyme – aromatic and drought-tolerant, good for edging around Gazanias.
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Calendula – similar blooming period and bright colours; attracts pollinators.
🚫 Plants to Avoid Planting Near Gazania
These plants may clash in care requirements or compete for nutrients/water:
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Moisture-loving plants (e.g. Hostas, Ferns, or Astilbes) – Gazanias hate soggy roots.
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Tall, fast-growing plants – they can shade out Gazania, which needs full sun to flower well.
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Heavy feeders (like cabbage or pumpkins) – they may outcompete Gazania in smaller beds.
