How to Arrange Gerber Daisies

Gerber daisies come in many sizes and hues, making them useful for adding decor and color to both the inside and outside of the home. Use either silk or fresh gerber daisies in varying heights for floral arrangements. Combine one or two jumbo gerber daisies for a striking, yet simple, arrangement, or place a large group of multicolored gerber daisies together for a completely different look. Add greenery for a finishing touch.

Things You'll Need

• Silk greenery Tall glass vase Stones General floral additive Floral cutters or utility knife Small basket Floral foam

Instructions

Arrange Fresh Gerber Daisies

1. Fill the glass vase 2/3 full with pebbles and then fill the vase with cool water. Add the floral additive to the water and swirl it around to mix.

2. Select several daisies in the desired colors. Use one color or a variety of colors.

3. Use the utility knife to trim the ends of the daisies to slightly different heights. Vary the height difference approximately 1 to 2 inches between the daisies. Trim at a 45-degree angle.

4. Insert the tallest gerber daisy into the vase in the center-back position. Nestle it down into the stones to hold it firmly in place. Add the shorter daisies to the stones in front of the tallest daisy and on both sides.

Arrange Silk Gerber Daisies

1. Select the size and color of gerber daisies for the arrangement.

2. Place the floral foam into the basket. Make sure the foam sits down in the basket so that it is not obviously visible when looking at the basket. Trim off the bottom of the floral foam to make it shorter, if necessary.

3. Choose a gerber daisy to begin the arrangement. Insert it into the floral foam and bend the daisy so that it extends up and out from the basket.

4. Add more daisies to the basket and vary the heights, directions and placement so that the arrangement has a pleasing appearance.

5. Insert some greenery in the basket, around the outside of the daisy stems, to add color to the base of the arrangement.