Gerbera Daisies

Gerbera daisies, named after German botanist Traugott Gerber, are a popular flower with a history rooted in South Africa. Discovered in the late 19th century by Robert Jameson, they have since become a globally recognized and beloved flower, particularly in floristry.

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Dinesh ^club

Robert Jameson, a Scottish plant collector, found the first Gerbera daisies in South Africa in the late 1880s. These were initially known as Transvaal daisies or Barberton daisies.

Early Breeding and Hybridization:

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Around the 1890s, the flowers were introduced to England, where breeders began developing new varieties with brighter colors and more robust stems, laying the groundwork for the modern gerbera.

Global Popularity:
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The Netherlands became a major center for gerbera cultivation and distribution, a position it still holds today.

Hybridization and Modern Varieties:

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Hybridization efforts have led to a vast array of colors, sizes, and forms within the Gerbera genus, with cultivars like Gerbera hybrida representing a wide range of hybrid varieties.

Modern Uses:
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Gerbera daisies are now a staple in the floral industry, used in bouquets, arrangements, and as ornamental garden plants.

6 months ago.

Patrick Brandy ^club

Magnifique bouquet bonne journée.

6 months ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

What a beautiful colours.

4 months ago.

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