Gerberas - Arrangements & Bouquets
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Gerberas bring colour and life to every occasion...
Known as the flower for all seasons, gerbera flowers are extremely popular and fashionable now not only because of its wide variety of colours but also for its versatility. There are about 200 varieties of gerberas with almost 40 varieties blooming all year round. Gerberas are available in white, red, cream, orange, pink, yellow and purple.
The Gerbera species belong to the family Asteraceae (or Compositae) which is the largest family of plants and the same family as roses. The native distribution of this genus, comprising of approximately 30 species, extends to Africa, Madagascar, tropical Asia and South America.
The first official description of the South African species Gerbera Jamesonii, also known as Transvaal daisy or Barberton daisy, was made by J. D. Hooker in 1889 in Curtis Botanical Magazine.
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| Common Name |
Gerberas
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| Botanical Name |
Asteracea
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| Origin |
This beautiful brightly colour flower originally comes from Transvaal in South Africa
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| Caring For Your 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
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More About Gerberas & Cut Gerbera Care...
The symbolism of gerberas stem from those attributed to the general daisy family. Gerberas represent cheer, joyfulness but also innocence and purity. A bouquet of flowers can brighten someone’s day. Send gerberas to someone who is unwell or in hospital, to a friend who is feeling down or to show someone you appreciate them or to show gratitude and lift their spirits. Gerberas are also a beautiful flower to include in a birthday bouquet.
Gerberas are probably the second most popular cut flower next to roses. To preserve your gerberas when they are delivered, use a clean vase or container and fill it with lukewarm tap water. Remove any water vials which may have been shipped with your gerberas. These provide only a temporary water source during delivery. However, do not remove floral wires which may have been attached to individual rose stems. These provide helpful support for some roses.
Remove any foliage from the gerberas that will be below the waterline of the container, being careful not to scrape or cut through the green bark of the stems. Air may enter stems at such injuries, blocking water uptake. Leaves left under water will cause bacteria to develop and will significantly shorten the life of your gerberas.
Fill a sink or wide container with several inches of warm water. While holding each stem under water, cut about 2 - 3cm (one inch) diagonally off the end with a sharp knife or shears and immediately place the gerberas into your water filled container. This prevents any air lock forming at the bottom of the stems, which could prevent the flower form drawing up the water.
Fill a vase with water and add the flower food which came with your bouquet. If possible leave your flowers in a cool dark room to condition for a few hours after arranging.
Temperature is an important factor in the vase life of these flowers. So display your fresh cut Gerberas in a cool area, out of direct sunlight and away from drafts and heat.
Gerberas also drink a lot of water, so it is important to check the vase is full daily. Floral preservative helps to prevent bacteria growth and feeds your flowers insuring a longer vase life.
Gerberas are sensitive to bacteria blockage caused by dirty water, which can lead to bent necks. If this happens, re-cut the stems and place in fresh water.
Gerberas should last 10 to 14 days. Keep the water in the vase of your gerberas fresh. Replace the water every 3rd day with cold water keeping the water level near the top of the vase and cut the stems of the gerberas.