History

• Robert Jameson discovered gerbera daisies in 1884 around Barberton, South Africa. The flower was eventually bred to create even larger and brighter blooms, and today it has become one of the most often used cut flowers.
  
  

Scientific Name

• The scientific name of the gerbera daisy is Gerbera jamesonii. The gerbera daisy is a genus of the family that includes sunflowers and asters.
  
  

Meanings

• Flowers have long been assigned certain meanings, and daisies traditionally represent innocence, purity, friendship and classic beauty. However, gerbera daisies are also associated with cheerfulness because of their bright coloring.
  
  

Color Variety

• Gerbera daisies come in a wide range of colors, including pink, yellow, white and red. Gerberas are particularly known for the brightness of the blooms.
  
  

Fun Fact

• Daisies are the birth flower for the month of April.