How many colors does this popular houseplant and cut flower actually shine in? There is no answer to this question because the flowers of this tropical plant come in all colors of the rainbow. Even multicolored varieties can be grown in the home and garden.
What colors are gerbera flowers available in?
The Gerbera is available in a variety of colors including red, orange, yellow, purple, salmon, pink and white. There are also two-colored and multicolored varieties that are particularly decorative. Gerbera flowers are available in three sizes: mini, standard and giant.
Most popular cut flower in the world
It's no wonder that the gerbera has been the world's most popular cut flower for decades. The countless colors, shapes and sizes of the flowers can be wonderfully combined with many other flowers. Gerbera also looks very decorative as a single flower. It is therefore worthwhile to grow different species in the house or in the garden.
The most common gerbera colors are red, orange, yellow, violet, salmon, pink and white. But the two-colored varieties are also very popular. Multi-colored gerbera flowers are still quite new and are a decorative eye-catcher, especially as potted plants on the terrace and balcony.
What all gerbera flowers have in common is their shape. It consists of a pistil surrounded by a colored ring of flower tubes. The stamp can also vary in color. There are brown, green and yellow stamps. While until recently there were only single inflorescences, varieties with double gerbera flowers have now also been bred.
Give away gerbera flowers by color
Bouquets with gerberas are particularly popular as gifts. This is not just due to the slender stems that make the plant look so elegant. The many different flower colors make the gerbera the ideal flower for gifts and gifts. Gerbera is even often used in funeral bouquets and coffin arrangements.
If you value choosing the right color of the bouquet for the right occasion, the many colors of the gerbera are just right for you. These are suitable:
- Yellow and orange for anniversaries
- Pink and pink for romantic occasions
- Red as a sign of affection
- White for particularly stylish events
- Bright colors for birthdays and happy occasions
But even if the meaning of colors does not play a role in your bouquets, you will definitely always hit the right note with a colorful gerbera bouquet or a combination with other flowers.
Vary not only with colors, but also with flower sizes
In addition to the colors, gerberas can also be combined very well in different flower sizes. There are three different sizes to choose from:
- Mini Gerbera
- Standard Gerbera
- Giant Gerbera
The flowers of the mini gerbera can reach a diameter of eight centimeters, while those of the standard gerbera can reach up to twelve centimeters. Giant gerberas even reach 15 centimeters and more.
Tips & Tricks
The flowers of the gerbera always lean towards the direction of the light. The stems in the bouquet twist and bend. Therefore, rotate bouquets of gerberas regularly so that the flower stalks do not protrude from the bouquet and change its shape.
