Gerberas

Gerberas

Gerbera is one of the many flowers we have here at FloraMamma. Some of you might be familiar with this type of flower, but some must have heard only now. Well, this page contains pertinent gerbera facts to help you to know gerbera daisies.

Gerbera Facts

Gerbera is a variety of daisies and a colourful one at that. They are also called Gerber, Barberton, or Transvaal daisies. Many backyard gardeners love this flower for its vibrant colours and how it adds personality to any space.

Gerbera daisies belong in the genus Gerbera, a member of the Asteraceae or Daisy family. They are native in South African but can also be found in South America and Asia. Gerberas come in various colours, such as yellow, orange, pink, lavender, and white.

The name Gerbera is from the name of a German doctor called Traugott Gerber. He was a colleague of the botanist Gronovius, who named the flower in 1727 after discovering the blooms in Africa.

Symbolism and Meaning of Gerberas

There are several meanings associated with Gerbera daisies, but they all have something to do with happiness. According to the Egyptians, gerberas mean “closeness to nature” and “devotion to the sun,” which alludes to the warm feeling of joy. Gerberas certainly is the type of flower to celebrate life.

On the other hand, the Celts often thought gerberas could lessen people’s everyday stresses and woes. It’s a positive connotation that’s the same as happiness. When someone gives you a bouquet of gerberas, it means they wish you happiness. However, covered gerberas may symbolise that person is hiding something.

Throughout history, gerberas have been used as a symbol of children’s innocence. Different colours of gerberas can also mean different things. Orange symbolises the sunshine of life. Red signifies unconscious love. Yellow is cheerfulness, pink is admiration or adoration, and white conveys purity and innocence.