The Gerbera daisy, also known as the Gerber daisy is a popular flower that instantly brightens a room and turns a normal day into a celebration. Its beautiful and cheerful blossoms make it the 5th most popular cut flower in the entire world. Gerbera daisies, a tropical flower native to South America, Africa, and Asia, are renowned for adding spectacular colors to bouquets, floral arrangements, and outdoor gardens. A single Gerbera looks as lovely in a simple vase just as multiple colors and sizes creatively-arranged together capture the eye. Gerbera daisies grow between eight to 24 inches tall and the blossoms range from two to five inches. The flower's name is in honor of Traugott Gerber, a German botanist, and naturalist.
Universal All Season Beauty
Florists and flower enthusiasts adore gerbera daisies due to their hearty, universal all-season beauty that blends perfectly with other flowers and foliage. They can be grown and enjoyed both inside and outside. The characteristic that elevates this festive flower above other popular flowers is its bright, radiant, and extremely vivid colors. There are 30 species of gerberas that grow wild throughout the world, but it is estimated that thousands of multi-colored and sized hybrids are also cultivated creating a rainbow of varieties.
Symbol of Beauty And Happiness
Daisies in general have many meanings in different cultures but are universally known as the classic symbol of beauty and happiness. Other meanings include innocence, purity, joy, energy, and rejuvenation. Some even believe Gerbera daisies' presence can relieve someone's stress and anxiety. In the Victorian language, gerbera translates to happiness, simple beauty, and happy life.
Each Color Has Special Meaning
The Gerbera daisy grows in a variety of colors, each one symbolizing a special meaning so they are wonderful gifts. Many folks don't realize the color of the daisy is significant so we wanted to share their individual, unique meanings. For example, yellow symbolizes happiness and joy, so it is perfect for someone who is experiencing sadness or troubled times. A red gerbera symbolizes love and passion, perfect for Valentine's Day, an anniversary, or showing a significant other how much you care. On the other hand, pink symbolizes respect and approval so share this color with a role model or someone who inspires you. White daisies symbolize purity, so white is a perfect choice for weddings and baptisms. Orange gerbera daisies represent brightness so it is a gracious flower to give to a special friend that makes you smile. Purple expresses admiration so it is a perfect flower to give a role model.
Whether you give a colorful gerbera daisy arrangement as a gift or celebrate their cheerful presence in your very own home and backyard, enjoy their beauty, and cheerful blossoms throughout the entire year.
