gerbera

noun ger·bera \ ˈgər-bə-rə , ˈjər- \

|Updated on: 18 Jul 2018

Definition of gerbera

: any of a genus (Gerbera) of Asian and African composite herbs that have basal tufted leaves and are often cultivated for their showy heads of yellow, pink, or orange flowers with prominent rays

Recent Examples of gerbera from the Web

Flowers were the crowning glory, with some models wearing helmets of fresh gerberas, hydrangeas and orchids on their heads.

— rhonda richford, The Hollywood Reporter, "Valentino's Magical Couture Week Closer Leaves Tracee Ellis Ross in Tears," 5 July 2018
As the students did their duty, eight of their peers, also clad in their Delbarton uniforms, stood by, holding white lilies and gerbera daisies.

— peggy wright, USA TODAY, "Baby boy abandoned at recycling center is laid to rest by students," 19 Dec. 2017
Perennials that keep producing after cutting include campanula, dahlia, gerbera daisies, evergreen penstemon, phygelius, agastache and salvia.

— ciscoe morris, The Seattle Times, "Plant a cutting garden that can sustain regular picking — and possibly your relationship," 12 July 2017
TIP OF THE WEEK Gerbera daisies come from South Africa, a habitat shared with gazanias and geraniums.

— redlands daily facts, The Mercury News, "For plants, rain has benefits that tap water simply can’t deliver," 13 Feb. 2017
Divide and replant perennials including shasta daises, gerbera, bromeliads and many bulbs.

— tom maccubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, "July gardening calendar," 1 July 2017
Which was coming up daisies: gerberas, shastas and more, all in sunshine shades of aquamarine, new-leaf green, azalea and tangerine, printed on crepe de Chine and woven into jacquards, sequined on georgette and embroidered on cashmere.

— vanessa friedman, New York Times, "Everything’s Coming Up Daisies for Michael Kors," 14 Sep. 2016

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