Gerbera Daisy

Monday, March 14 | Cut Flower Profiles, Cut Flowers

Originally from South Africa, gerberas were first imported to Europe in the mid-1800s, but large-scale production for use as cut flowers has only developed within the last twenty years.  The flower was named after the German doctor Traugott Gerber; they are also sometimes referred to as Transvaal Daisies or Barberton Daisies.  As cut flowers, gerberas are particularly prone to stem blockage by bacteria.  It is very important to re-cut gerberas stems and change their water daily.  Miniature varieties are also cultivated and are referred to as Germinis.  These smaller-bloomed varieties are particularly useful in bridal bouquets, corsages and boutonnieres.