How to prune gazania rigens 'daybreak garden sun'

Throughout the blooming season (spring through fall). Snip individual spent flower stems back to the base of the stem at soil level or to the nearest basal leaf. Avoid cutting into the crown. Remove dead or yellowing foliage to improve air circulation.

Deadhead every 1–2 weeks during the growing season. Gazania 'Daybreak Garden Sun' needs deadheading to keep blooms coming — spent flowers left on the plant signal it to set seed and stop producing. Snip faded blooms at the base of their stems regularly. The plant is naturally compact so hard pruning is rarely needed; remove any dead or yellowing leaves as they appear.

Snip individual spent flower stems back to the base of the stem at soil level or to the nearest basal leaf. Avoid cutting into the crown. Remove dead or yellowing foliage to improve air circulation.