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April Flower of the Month - Gerbera

Gerberas bring a big dose of happiness all year round, but they look especially fabulous in Spring and Summer thanks to their bright shades and playful shapes. There beautiful simplicity and daisy shape has captured the hearts of florists and customers, making gerberas a firm favourite in the UK flower market.

Whether it’s a pretty pastel bouquet or a bold and bright bouquet, Gerberas range of colours means they are perfect stems to use for a splash of colour.  Gerberas make a great floral gift all year round, thanks to the range of beautiful stems we can source from growers in Holland. They aren’t scented, so are a brilliant option for people who are sensitive to strong fragrant. Gerberas are also easy to look after, no leaves to worry about and long life. Thanks to the shape of the petals and vibrant colours Gerberas photograph beautifully, making them a hit with instagrammers and millennials.

Gerberas make the perfect flowers all year round

Mansi Florist love designing bouquets using gerberas, as they always make a big impactful splash of colour that our customers love. Have a browse of some of our bestselling bouquets that include gerberas for some inspiration such as the Vibrant Perfect Gift, which uses hot and bold colours or Pure Elegance Handtied which uses pretty pastels for an elegant bouquet.

Gerberas also are fabulous flowers to use for event work, such as wedding flowers and corporate floral designs as they are long lasting and with a  beautiful range of colours.  

The story of the gerbera daisy

Gerberas originate from warmer climates such as South Africa, Asia and South America. Gerberas were introduced to the UK in the early nineteenth century. Due to advancement over the years in growing conditions, over 900 million gerberas are produced in Netherlands per year. There are over 600 varities, giving lots of different, shape, colour and size variations.

The gerbera has different meanings in different cultures, dating back thousands of years. For example the Egyptians believed gerberas symbolised a devotion to the sun, and Celts thought they lessened the stress of everyday life. Nowadays, gerberas are generally associated with symbolising innocence, purity and loyal love.

How to look after your cut gerbera flowers

Gerberas are cheerful flowers to have around, so you will want to keep them happy for as long as possible! When well cared for, cut gerberas should last between 7-10 days.

  1. Find a suitable vase to display your gerberas. They normally have beautifully long stems, so a tall cylinder vase or large milk bottle style vase will give the height and support required.
  2. Ensure the vase is sparkling clean by washing out with warm water, as any lurking bacteria can impact flower life.
  3. Fill the vase with clean, cool tap water and add the flower food sachet provided by your florist.
  4. Carefully snip 2-3cm off the bottom of the stem at a 45 degree angle and place in the vase.
  5. Display your vase of gerberas in a cool spot in the home or office. They don’t like to get too hot, so avoid placing in direct sunlight or by a radiator.
  6. Replace the vase water every 2-3 days to help avoid the build-up of bacteria.

 

Additional information with thanks to:
www.interflora.co.uk
www.florismart.com
www.flowercouncil.co.uk

April Flower of the Month - Gerbera