The Gerbera Daisy, also commonly called gerber daisy, originates from all over the world - South America, Africa, Madagascar, and tropical Asia. It is one of the world's most popular flowers being the fifth most popular cut flower. Roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, and tulips rank above gerbera daisies.
[image from Drawings of Light - Paul]
These are beautiful flowers. They can be bold, bright, and colorful or soft and romantic. Gerberas come in SO many colors - pinks, reds, purples, oranges, yellows, and whites! The size of the flower can make a great statement with just a few stems. Yet, mini gerbers are cute and dainty!
[images from Fovea Centralis and asilva]
Gerberas can last a long time, if you change the water and cut the stems every few days. Also, don't forget to use flower food in your vase.
Gerberas can be used in bud vases, in larger vases with other flowers or on their own, or even as a dress! Check out this dress made of over 2,000 Gerberas for a fashion show in Milan - via Florist de Kwakel BV
Lastly, here is a e-how video on how to make a "hand-tie" (hand-tie is in quotes, because she actually uses bouquet holder) Gerbera bouquet.
For more information, check out the following websites:
UK Flowers and Plants Association
[image from amishah]
2 comments:
Hi! I was googling gerber daisy images and I stumbled upon your blog. Your photagraphy is beautiful, do you mind if I borrow one of your gerber daisy pictures for my blog header? Please let me know, I don't want to use it without your permission. Thanks!
-Whitni
www.thedelightfuldaisy.blogspot.com
This is most probably the best article that I have read about growing Gerbera daisies from seeds. I have grown about ten Gerbera daisies from seeds this year but that was pure luck. I am sure that I will be more successful by following the above instructions. Thank you!!
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