 Gerberas is quite popular as florist flowers next to roses and carnations. Gerbera belongs to the genus family identical to daisies, sunflowers and asters. This is extensively distributed from tropical Asia, to Africa to Madagascar and South America.
Gerberas are obtainable in an array of colors. Gerberas are perennial plants and it appears like a single flower though it has 2 ray florets. The flower varies based on the capitulum position of the Gerberas.
Gerbera flowers have a lengthy vase life and are widely accepted as cut flower. Gerberas are the best flowers to enhance the color of a garden or room. Gerberas are also known as Gerbera daisies.
This is the general name for any species of the Asteraceae family that belongs to Gerbera. The other species of Gerbera are Gerbera aurantiaca, Gerbera anandria and Gerbera jamesonii. These flowers are 7 inches and come in extensive colors such as dark to light yellow, pink, deep red, orange, brilliant scarlet and more.
Gerberas look beautiful as borders and bedding plants. Sending Gerberas flowers to friends or relatives during parties is regular as they look make beautiful table arrangements as cut flowers. There are hybrid varieties of Gerbera that can withstand light and can stay in dark. This is the reason that they make wonderful indoor flower arrangements.
Gerberas are available in many forms such as single, double, crested and full crested doubles. The single Gerberas are the common flowers in the market. Gerberas were less known before 20 years, but are now highly fashionable and popular.
They are the compositae family members and are available in regular as well as mini sizes. Gerbera was imported to Europe firs with Leo star sign in the 19th century. As Gerberas are obtainable throughout the year they are widely used.
Sending Gerberas flowers is easy as it is available through domestic as well as international sources. However, if proper care is taken they have a vase life of four to fourteen days. This flower is sent denoting good luck and friendliness. |
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