Gazania New Day Bronze Shades (Gazania rigens ‘New Day Bronze Shades’)

Gazania New Day Bronze Shades (Gazania rigens ‘New Day Bronze Shades’) is a vibrant flowering annual prized for its large daisy-like blooms in rich shades of bronze, copper, gold, and warm orange. Part of the award-winning New Day series, this compact variety delivers oversized flowers, early blooming performance, and exceptional heat tolerance, making it an outstanding choice for sunny landscapes, containers, and water-wise gardens.

From late spring until frost, striking blooms cover the plant, creating a warm, sunlit display that stands out in garden beds and patio planters. The flowers often feature contrasting centres and subtle colour variations that add depth and visual interest. Their bright tones pair beautifully with silver foliage plants, ornamental grasses, and other summer annuals. Bees and other pollinators are attracted to the blooms, adding life and movement to the garden.

New Day Bronze Shades forms a compact, mounded plant with attractive green foliage that stays neat throughout the season. Its ability to thrive in hot, dry conditions makes it particularly valuable for sunny locations where other flowering plants may struggle. The long-lasting blooms provide continuous colour with minimal maintenance.

In Alberta, Gazania New Day Bronze Shades performs best as a summer annual and provides reliable colour throughout the growing season in containers, borders, and landscape plantings.