Gazania plant named ‘Tangerine Frost’

Abstract

A new and distinct Gazania linearis perennial cultivar of the semi-evergreen type is provided. The new cultivar forms attractive daisy-like blossoms of good substance having petals which are rich orange with yellow tips on the upper surface. In U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 6, blooming commonly begins during May and commonly ends during mid-September. Attractive dark green foliage having pubescence on the under surface is formed. A propensity to readily produce new crown tissue is displayed. The winter hardiness is good. The new cultivar is well suited for growing as distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.

1. A new and distinct  Gazania linearis  plant having the following combination of characteristics:
 (a) forms attractive rich orange daisy-like blossoms of good substance bearing petals which on the upper surface are rich orange with yellow tips,  
 (b) displays a long blooming season with repeat blooming which commonly begins during May and ends during mid-September in U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 6,  
 (c) displays attractive dark green semi-evergreen foliage having pubescence on the under surface,  
 (d) exhibits a propensity to readily produce new crown tissue, and  
 (e) displays good winter hardiness;  
 
     substantially as illustrated and described.