Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Gerberas

Gerberas are the spectacular species of plant in the family of sunflowers. Also known as ornamental plant for its stunning stylish look, this plant was named after the nobility of the German natural scientist Traugott Gerber. The magnificent species put up with a large capitulum in the midst with 2-lipped ray florets in red, white, yellow, orange or pink colors. This capitulum looks like a solitary flower which has hundreds of individual flowers. The flower varies in shape and size and comes in color including form red, white, yellow, orange and pink.

Gerberas have high commercial values due to the characteristics shown by the flowers. As the same flower illustrates petals of numerous special colors, these flowers are most commonly used as cut flowers in the world of floral and stand beside rose. This exceptional, eye-catching flower holds the meaning of cheerfulness. Gerberas express the simple avowal of happiness. Moreover they are known as classical symbol of beauty!! It is also related to purity and strength.

The flower is exceptionally well-liked and stylish not only due to the ample diversity of colors as well as for the versatility too. Gerberas are the species of flowers which looks quite good to watch, feel and enjoy the beauty, charm and the appeal. Furthermore it is a worthy possession in your garden as well. Gerberas are found in 30 species around the world and for the most part of Africa, Tropical Asia, Southern America and Madagascar etc. The foremost scientific depiction about this ornamental plant was given by J.D. Hooker in the journal Curtis Botanical in 1889.

These flowers are found in various forms, as they can be found in single, dual or duplex, crested doubles and full crested doubles. When talking about single gerberas, this flower has a strip of non-overlying pedals with green centre duplex and has dual strips of overlying petals with generally green, black and sometimes dark red eye. On the other hand, the crested doubles contains two strips of overlying petals with one or more inner strips or shorter petals with generally green, back and sometimes dark red eye. Solid overlying strips of petals are found in full crested gerberas with an internal row shrinking in size, binding the eye utterly.

Gerberas reach your hands in many ways according to your convenience. One of the most economical means to get these flowers is to grow the plant yourself. If you face the lack of time to spend time and interest in planting this plant then you can consult the leading florists for help. As they can provide you with the very best selection and collection of flowers you have dreamed to have and to greet it to someone. We, the Flowers for all occasions, ensure the prompt deliver of flowers to your doorstep. Stunning Gerberas with its fascinating aroma and magnificent appearance make it a wonderful gift or greeting for any time occasions.

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