Gerbera

Flower Pictures of Gerberas

Basic Gerbera Flower Information

Common Names
Gerbera Daisy

Scientific Name
Genus species Gerbera jamesonii
Family Asteraceae

History
Since Victorian times, a special meaning has been attached to flowers. Each flower or flower color is a symbolic representation of an emotion or expression. Gerbera’s are a native to South Africa and Asia, they are available in many colors. Gerbera’s have light or dark colored centers and come in standard or mini sizes.

Gerbera Flower Meaning
Purity & Strength

Gerberas are, also, associated with:

Astrological Flowers
Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

Birth Month Flower
April

Floral Design Qualities For Gerberas

Type of Use: Flower

Form: Mass

Fragrance: N/A

Line: N/A

Silhouette: Solid/Round

Stem Size: 12-24”

Blossom Size: 2-4”

Vase Life: 4-14 days

Gerbera Design Uses
A diverse flower suitable for traditional arrangments- Gerberas are versatile blooms which can be used as mass flowers.

Gerbera Flower Colors
reds, oranges, yellows, yellows/greens, blues/purples, red/ purples, whites/ivories, browns, pinks.

General Flower Availability
Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter.

Wedding Flower Availability
Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter.