Robert Jameson discovered the gerbera daisy in1880 near his gold mine in what was then called The Transvaal. He subsequently donated this flower to the Botanical Gardens in Durban. Specimens of the plant were sent to Cape Town and from there forwarded to the Royal Botanical Gardens in England.

Gerbera daisies were produced in America in the 1920’s.

In 1970 the gerbera daisy was extensively bred at the University of California.

From humble beginnings, gerberas have made great strides in the botanical world.

Gerberas were the third highest selling cut flower in 2009.

The gerbera is commonly known as the African Daisy, Transvaal Daisy, and Barberton Daisy.

Ever wondered what those fantastic flowers are that look artificial they are absolutely perfect? They are gerberas of course! Mother Nature did a splendid job on these exotic looking blooms!

Flower trends change from season to season, the same as fashion clothes do. Gerberas have become quite a trendy flower to send or to receive, and is most certainly one of the popular flowers that adorn bridal cakes, bouquets and bridal tables.

Here are ten interesting gerbera facts:
Gerberas are extensively used as cut flowers.
They last long once cut.
Gerberas add liveliness and colour to any setting.
Gerberas belong to the daisy family, Asteraceae.
Gerberas are white, red, dark yellow, orange, pink, brilliant scarlet, light yellow, and many other shades.
Sometimes gerberas are so large that they measure 17, 8 cms wide.
Gerberas are grown primarily for cut flowers.
Gerberas originated in The Transvaal, now known as Gauteng.
The centre of the gerbera is sometimes black.
Gerberas make stunning flower arrangements and add colour and excitement to any floral arrangement or bouquet.
As decorations gerberas are not edible but are harmless otherwise are completely harmless.

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