Sun loving flower
Gerbera flower is a member of the sunflower family, therefore its petals resemble the sparkling rays of the sun and form a bright daisy-shaped composition. The Egyptians believed that Gerbera symbolizes closure with nature and devotion towards the sun. The Celts perceived Gerbera as a remedy for the stress and dullness of daily life. Generally, this flower is associated with purity, faithful love, and a cheerful spirit.
Gerbera history and symbolism.
Gerbera flower was first mentioned in 1733 by the German doctor and botanist Traugott Gerber, however, it captured the attention of florists only approximately 30 years ago. Ever since then, Gerbera has enchanted mankind with its beauty and subtle simplicity. This particular daisy is known for its versatility and multicolored floral palette. From bold, bright colors to delicate pastel tones.
Symbolism:
White symbolizes childlike innocence and purity. An impeccable choice for weddings or for people who love subtlety and tenderness.
Pink is a perfect choice to showcase admiration and friendly love, portraying warmth, adoration, and unconditional love.
Yellow - this particular color is for celebration, cheerfulness, and elevated spirits.
Red Gerbera is a manifestation of head-over-heel love from a heart that is completely immersed in love and adoration, boundless and intense.
Color symphony and harmony
The Gerbera daisy, adorned with exuberant colors and surrounded by the daintiest petals, portrays the poetry of nature and life. Each flower is gifted with a unique gradation of tones and creates an impeccable symphony of colors. Gerbera has a sunny personality, therefore it is always associated with happiness and all things joyful.
Gerbera creates a beautiful composition by harmonizing with other flowers, however, it is nonetheless gorgeous when it stands alone. If you love the kaleidoscope of shining colors and sunlike disposition, Gerbera is a perfect choice for you. Based on all the aforementioned attributes, it proudly holds the 5th place among the most popular flowers worldwide.
The diverse nature of Gerbera.
Gerbera can last for up to 14 days in a vase, due to this long lifespan, it is often chosen to bring life to dull corners and bring joy to any home on any occasion. It can be seen as a fundament to any composition or bouquet, due to its versatility and ability to enhance the beauty of the combination. Due to this, Gerbera is considered a multifunctional flower and can be used to embellish a variety of celebrations- such as a wedding, or birthday or as just a delicate manner to portray pure love and affection.
This special flower brings depth, color, and an entire spectrum of feelings to any bouquet, which makes it an essential part of the world of flowers.