mine are planted in big pots with plenty of room to grow and looking rather sad. any advice on how to perk them up? they were so pretty a few days ago! thanks :)
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Re: gerber daisies
Thu, June 7, 2007 - 8:13 AMGerber daisies are my favorite flower. I don't grow them, however, because I can never find plants in the colors that I like. They are always just white, red or orange with dark eyes. Does anyone know where to get plants/seeds that are in the multitude of colors that you see in bouquets?
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Re: gerberA daisies
Thu, June 7, 2007 - 9:17 AMif you search "gerbera" on google you will find lots of info like this:
www.plantfacts.com/Family/A...nii.shtml
lots of florists use clear "straws" to hold stems of cut flowers erect after cutting > gerbera flower heads are heavy, need to suck up Lots of Water to the top, and have weak stems...alas, the combination of those things can make them look kinda sad.... -
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Re: gerberA daisies
Thu, June 7, 2007 - 2:31 PMI thought it sounded a bit like transplant shock. Were they in a greenhouse then planted into the sun?
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Re: gerberA daisies
Mon, June 11, 2007 - 11:12 AMthanks! i think you're right...transplant shock and a very hot, sunny balcony. i haven't thrown in the towel yet, but the prognosis doesn't look good. the herbs are very happy, however. -
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Re: gerberA daisies
Mon, June 11, 2007 - 1:23 PMIt might be too late for this, then, but give it a go anyway. Try some shade for a few days.
My herbs are very happy too, with the unseasonal hot weather we got at the beginning of June. MMMMM. basil!
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Re: gerberA daisies
Thu, June 14, 2007 - 6:40 AMContrary to most sensibilities, it's best to remove flowers at transplant to encourage rooting. I know, I know, you bought it for the flowers! There will be more, I promise. Removing blooms just makes it easier for the plant to get established.
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