Select Gerbera Daisies
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Use gerbera daisies for borders, spot color, containers or mass plantings. These daisies prefer rich and well-drained soil. They are not cold-hardy. Plant after frost is past and soil is warm. These flowers will take sun or partial shade. They thrive with regular watering and periodic soluble fertilizer. Cut the flowers for bouquets or pinch off faded blooms to encourage new blooms. Grow from seed or transplants, planting about 12 to 15 inches apart. - 2
Pick colors to blend or contrast with existing perennials and other annuals in the garden. Gerbera colors range from bright colors to soft pastels. Choose from white, yellow, red, orange, pink, peach, burgundy and hot pink in various shades. For example, a solid border of brilliant yellow or pink flowers contrasts nicely with dark green evergreen shrubs. A row of assorted colors provides a flower band between a vegetable garden and walkway. - 3
Select bicolor gerberas for a striking flower. Some are side-by-side petals of two different colors. Others have one outer color contrasting with a different center color. Plant bicolor gerberas in containers to show off their striking blooms 3 to 4 inches in diameter. - 4). Use miniature gerberas called germinis for the beauty of gerberas in a smaller flower. Miniature gerberas offer brilliant blooms 2 to 3 inches in diameter. They are excellent for smaller flower arrangements or bud vases.
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Shop the wide range of over 200 gerbera varieties to find shades and petal styles to fit your garden design. These flowers, with their tall stems, are often used for weddings, anniversaries and family events. Cut them to blend with other flowers for centerpieces and full flower arrangements.
