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Barberton Daisy

Gerbera jamesonii

Basic Details

Description

Floral Formula

Features

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Basic Details

NameBarberton Daisy

DescriptionCheerful composite flower featuring large, daisy-like blooms with vibrant ray petals radiating from a prominent central disc. Available in a rainbow of colors including red, pink, orange, yellow, white, and purple, often with contrasting centers. One of the most popular cut flowers worldwide, prized for its long vase life and bold, uplifting appearance in bouquets and gardens.

FamilyAsteraceae

GenusGerbera

TribeMutisieae

Floral Formula & Features

Floral Formula% ♀ KP C(5) A0 G(2) , ⊕ ⚥ KP C(5) A(5) G(2)

Ray Florets - Bilaterally symmetrical, Female, sepals modified to pappus, 5 fused petals, no stamens, 2 fused carpels with inferior ovary. Disc Florets - Radially symmetrical, bisexual, Sepals modified as pappus/bristles, 5 fused petals, 5 fused stamens, 2 fused carpels with inferior ovary

Features

Named after Barberton, a town in South Africa's Mpumalanga province where it was first discovered. The species name 'jamesonii' honors Robert Jameson, a Scottish botanist who collected the first specimens in the 1880s
Composite flower head (capitulum) with two types of florets: showy ray florets forming the 'petals' and tiny disc florets in the center. Blooms measure 3-5 inches (7-12 cm) across with single, semi-double, or fully double forms
Herbaceous perennial that blooms from spring through fall (March-November) in suitable climates. Can flower year-round in greenhouses or frost-free regions with consistent temperatures
Grows 6-18 inches (15-45 cm) tall with 12-18 inch (30-45 cm) spread. Lifespan of 2-4 years in gardens, longer in ideal conditions. Propagated by division, tissue culture, or seed (though seed-grown plants vary in color)
Native to South Africa, particularly the Transvaal region (now Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces) and eastern Cape. Now cultivated commercially worldwide, especially in Netherlands, Kenya, Ecuador, and Colombia
Requires bright light with 6-8 hours of sunlight daily, but benefits from afternoon shade in hot climates. Prefers well-drained soil and moderate watering. Sensitive to overwatering and crown rot
Excellent cut flower with vase life of 7-14 days. Attracts bees and butterflies. Ranks among top 10 most popular cut flowers globally. Used extensively in floral arrangements, weddings, and as potted gift plants

Names in Different Languages

Latin / ScientificGerbera jamesonii

English (Alternate)African Daisy, Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy, and Veldt Daisy

Hindiजरबेरा (jarebra), गुलबहार (gulabahar)

Tamilகையிழை பூ (kai izai poo), பார்பர்டன் முள்ளந்தா (Parbaratan mullantha), ஆப்பிரிக்கா மல்லிகை (Aaprika malligai)

Teluguజర్బెరా (Jarbera), ఆఫ్రికన్ డైసీ (African Daisy), ట్రాన్సవాల్ డైసీ (Transvaal Daisy)

Malayalamജെർബെറാ ജെയിംസൺ (Jérbera Jeimsan), ബാർബർട്ടൺ ഡെയ്‌സി (Barberton Daisy)

Kannadaಜರ್‍ಬೆರಾ (Jarbara), ಜರ್ಬೆರಾ ಹೂವು(Jarbara Huvu), ಆಫ್ರಿಕನ್ ಹೂವು(African Huvu)

Sanskritशतमञ्जरी (Śatamañjarī)

Bengaliজারবেরা ফুল (jarbera ful)

Frenchpâquerette Barberton

RussianГербера Джемсона (Gerbera Jemsona), Гербера (Gerbera)

Spanishmargarita gerbera, Gerbera daisy

GermanGerbera, Gerbera-Daisien

What is Floral Formula?

A floral formula is a symbolic representation of a flower's structure using letters, numbers, and special symbols. It provides a concise way to describe the arrangement and number of floral parts.

Example Formula

% K(6) C1+2+(2) A(9) G₂

This formula describes the flower's symmetry, sepals, petals, stamens, and carpels in a standardized format.