Tuesday, July 08, 2014

Gerbera Daisy

One of our daughters gave me a Gerbera Daisy for Mother's Day - beautiful flower and I'm really enjoying it. Mine is yellow and looks like a bit like a sunflower. Other names are Barberton Daisy, Transvaal Daisy, and African Daisy. It was originally from Africa.
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Apparently it is the fifth popular flower in the world, as it is a decorative flower for in the garden and as a cut flower. I know that I've cut them and they last quite awhile.
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It has the appearance of a single flower, but is actually made up of hundreds of flowers.
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In our area, the gerbera is an annual, but in many warmer climates, it is a perennial.
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As you can see, the insects are quite busy around the flowers. It's interesting to see the pollen being gathered. It reminds me that God cares for me just as He provides for the bees and other insects.
 And my God will supply every need of yours
according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19

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