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| Common Name |
Gerbera |
| Botanical Name |
Asteracea |
| Origin |
This beautiful brightly colour flower originally comes from Transvaal in South Africa |
| Description |
A flower with radial petal formation. The gerbera resembles a daisy in form. It comes in a huge range of colours from whites and pastels to bright yellows, reds and hot pinks. |
| Where Grown |
It is now grown around the world. In Australia it is grown locally in most States and in heated glass houses in the cooler months. |
| Availability |
Gerberas are now available all year around in virtually the full range of colours. The flowers can be affected by cold but such flowers rarely find their way to market. |
| Use in Flower Arrangements |
Gerberas are used in many arrangements because they come in a range of colours and sizes. They also last very well. Their colours range from white to pastel
to vibrant hot pinks, reds and oranges. They have no fragrance so are ideal for sensitive noses.
Gerberas can be used in bouquets, arrangements and wedding bouquets. |
| Caring for the Flowers |
To keep gerberas looking their "cheery" best:
Make sure the florists wire the stems Gerberas last best with water level only 6 cm up their stem Ideally change the water and trim their stems every other day. |
