A Florist's Guide to Gerbera Daisies
POPULAR CUT FLOWERS
Gerbera daisies have long been a staple in the market of cut flowers. The sturdy stems on these blooms don’t hollow out like other cut flowers. They also have an exceptional vase life, usually lasting up to 10 days. Gerberas come in almost every color. There are different patterns and forms of blooms on the market; some have so many layers of petals that they look like miniature sunflowers. There is variation in the center eye color of the bloom, with green, cream, or dark brown being the most available.
GERBERA DAISY CARE MUST-KNOWS
General care of gerbera daisies is simple, but they can be a little needier of fertilizer than most annuals. Remove any spent blooms on your gerbera to redirect energy spent on seed production for continuous blooms instead.
NEW INNOVATIONS
Most gerbera varieties aren’t available as in-ground plants but as cut flowers. These plants feature long stems and large foliage, which are neither ideal for a home garden. However, there is work being done on gerberas as potted plants. Many of these miniature varieties look great as a single plant in a pot or thrown in a mixed container with other colorful annuals.
Gerbera daisies have long been a staple in the market of cut flowers. The sturdy stems on these blooms don’t hollow out like other cut flowers. They also have an exceptional vase life, usually lasting up to 10 days. Gerberas come in almost every color. There are different patterns and forms of blooms on the market; some have so many layers of petals that they look like miniature sunflowers. There is variation in the center eye color of the bloom, with green, cream, or dark brown being the most available.
GERBERA DAISY CARE MUST-KNOWS
General care of gerbera daisies is simple, but they can be a little needier of fertilizer than most annuals. Remove any spent blooms on your gerbera to redirect energy spent on seed production for continuous blooms instead.
NEW INNOVATIONS
Most gerbera varieties aren’t available as in-ground plants but as cut flowers. These plants feature long stems and large foliage, which are neither ideal for a home garden. However, there is work being done on gerberas as potted plants. Many of these miniature varieties look great as a single plant in a pot or thrown in a mixed container with other colorful annuals.
