How to prune gazania × hybrida 'tiger stripes'

Throughout the blooming season. Pinch or cut spent flower stems back to the base of the stem near the foliage rosette. Avoid cutting into the central crown. Remove any dead leaves from the base to keep the plant tidy.

Deadhead every 1–2 weeks. Gazania 'Tiger Stripes' is a compact annual that benefits mainly from consistent deadheading to extend its bold, striped display. Remove spent blooms at the base of each flower stem to prevent seed set and encourage new buds. The clumping habit stays tidy on its own; no hard pruning is needed.

Pinch or cut spent flower stems back to the base of the stem near the foliage rosette. Avoid cutting into the central crown. Remove any dead leaves from the base to keep the plant tidy.