Gerbera

Common Name: African Daisy, Barberon Daisies, Gerber Daisies, Gerbera Daisies, Transvaal Daisies

Botanical Name: Gerbera Jamesonii

Family: Asteraceae

Native: Africa, South America and Asia

Colors: Various shades of pink, red, orange, yellow, cream and green

Description: Gerberas are brightly colored with golden centers and can be found as a single or double bloom. They can grow to 5-inches wide with layers of thin petals and coarse leaves. Gerberas have one large ‘head’ per stem. Flowers tend to bloom from summer to fall.

Shelf Life Tips: Gerberas make a great cut-flower by lasting up to two weeks in a vase