What Are Wedding Bouquets With Gerber Daisies?
Gerber daisy bouquets can appear both simplistic and dramatic, substantial and minimalistic. First discovered as a wild flower in Africa, it has since been cultivated in a variety of colors and distributed around the world. Like other daisies, the Gerber daisy stands for innocence and purity, making it an ideal choice for a wedding bouquet. In addition, this bright and large flower also carries the additional meaning of cheerfulness and adds whimsy and sunshine to any bouquet, whether displayed on its own or in combination with other flowers.
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The Flower
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A Gerber daisy looks like a traditional daisy, but is the size of a miniature sunflower. The head consists of a black, green or yellow center and one or two layers of radiating petals. The stalk of the flower is 1/2 inch in diameter and stiff. Gerber daisies are often sold with stems over 10 inches long. The stalks are a clean, bright green with a light downy covering and no thorns.
Colors
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Traditional colors like clean white, blush pink, sunshine yellow and vibrant red are standard in most flower shops. However, years of selective breeding have produced a variety of colors suitable for any color scheme. Royal blue, baby blue and deep purple blossoms offer colorful alternatives to blue-bells, periwinkles and irises. Use hot pink and chartreuse Gerber daisies to add a bright splash of the unexpected. Orange and maroon Gerber daisies make an ideal complement for a fall-themed bouquet.
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Bouquet Design
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Because of the large flower head and substantial stalk, bridesmaids can carry a single Gerber daisy with the stalk left long and still appear finished and elegant. Small bouquets of three Gerber daisies with the stalks cut to only 4 to 6 inches create cheery posies ideal for holding at the waist with the flowers facing outward. Complement any flower in a bridal bouquet with a few Gerber daisies to add cheerfulness and a pop of color. Pair the daisy with roses of complementary or contrasting colors. Use white Gerber daisies with blood red or pink roses to create an elegant and feminine bouquet. Pair the Gerber daisies with tulips or irises for a spring theme. Bridal bouquets designed entirely of Gerber daisies will become heavy and the base extremely thick when using 10 or more flowers. However, the bold statement may be worth the temporary hand cramp.
Embellishments
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Pair a bouquet of Gerber daisies with fern fronds or olive leaves to create a frame for the flowers. Baby's breath and other filler will be overwhelmed when tucked between the Gerber daisy and take away from the drama of this flower. Bouquets of only Gerber daisies are stunning with a plain satin bow at least 1 inch wide tied just below the base of the flowers. Cut the tails of the bow so that they hang the length of the stalk and drape along the dress when carried. Alternatively, wrap the entire length of the collective stalk in satin ribbon and stud with pearl- or jewel- headed pins.
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