Gerbera Daisy Flower
October 31st, 2008 Posted in Bouquet Recipes, Flower Themes, Flower Types, Flower care, New trends, Wedding Planning and Ideas
Gerberas are versatile blooms that are often used as mass flowers in designs. They’re also popular in bouquets, particularly when one seeks a cheerful, fun look. This bloom also represents innocence and purity.
Gerberas offer an incredibly wide array of colors such as white, orange, yellow, dark and light pink, burgundy, red, purple and some bicolor tones that include white with pink and yellow and red just to name a few.
This flower was discovered in 1884, in South Africa, by Scotsman Robert Jameson. The scientific name of this flower calls to mind the name of its founder, while the meaning of its common name comes from German naturalist Traugott Gerber.
Characteristics:
The average head size of this flower is 2.5 to 4 inches. The stem length averages 15 inches. Each stem will have one bloom.
Availability:
Available year round and can be shipped for overnight delivery if the order is received before noon PST with FiftyFlowers.com
Packaging:
Fiftyflowers.com offers three different packages for Wholesale Gerbera Daisy Flower:
- 50 Premium Gerbera Daisies + 10 stems for free
- 100 Premium Gerbera Daisies + 20 stems for free
- 80 Super Gerbera Daisies + 4 stems for free
Ideal delivery date:
1 or 2 days before the event will give them enough time to hydrate completely.
Care instructions:
- Cut stems diagonally approximately a half an inch from bottom under running water with sharp scissors or knife.
- Immediately after cutting, place the stems in the prepared water.
- Allow flowers at least 4 hours to hydrate well.
- Keep flowers away from direct sunlight, drafts or excessive heat.
Gerber Daisies will drink an exceptionally large amount of water upon arrival. To prevent premature wilting make sure to change water every 1-2 days. Assure that your flowers have sufficient water. Keep Gerberas away from fruits, vegetables and/or plants which produce ethylene Gas. Ethylene in the surrounding area could cause your Gerberas to mature faster.