A Daisy a Day

Daisies

Daisies are the perfect flowers for delivering warm smiles to those we love most. They're bursting with vibrant colors and a welcoming spirit that's cherished by people all around the world, from North America to China! With over 150 different types of daisy species in existence today, it doesn't get any more diverse than this flower family.
 
Daisies have become an iconic symbol throughout our culture- they stand as symbols of wealth or purity; their petals represent both life’s beauty and impermanence; but mostly they serve as one of nature’s sweet reminders about how loved you really are at home, work or anywhere else on earth.

Daisies are a very common flower, and because of this they have many uses. They can be used as decorations for special occasions like weddings or funerals; you can use them to make crowns, bouquets, corsages or boutonnieres (to wear on your lapel); you could also just pick some daisy flowers in the park if you feel homesick!
 
With their long colorful petals bursting like rays of sunlight, Daisies are the perfect bloom with which to deliver warm smiles that say “I love You.” Daises belong To one Of Earth's biggest plant families; Vascular plants.  But where did they begin?

The daisy has had a long lineage dating back to 2200 BC and the ancient Egyptians. They grew these flowers in their gardens and used them for medicinal purposes.  The daisy is named after the Old English phrase "daes eage," or day's eye, because of how it blooms at dawn.
 
The Gerbera, the most well-known daisy variety in the modern world, was discovered by a Scottish man named Robert Jameson. In 1890 it traveled to England where breeders grew brighter and sturdier varieties of Gerberas that became popular among flower enthusiasts around Europe due to their beauty and appeal. The Netherlands quickly became one of the biggest distributors for these beautiful flowers because they were able to cultivate them so successfully.

The Gerbera daisy is a flower that comes in every color of the rainbow, brightening up any occasion. The petals on this cheerful bloom make it perfect for birthdays and weddings alike!

But there are a couple of other types of daisies worth mentioning!

The Shasta daisy is an iconic, easy-to-grow perennial that can be enjoyed year after year. With its large and soft white petals radiating from a golden center, these plants are perfect for sunny gardens or borders in wooded areas.
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The Rudbeckia, also commonly called Black-Eye Susan, is a popular choice for gardeners because of its low-maintenance qualities and long lasting blooms. Its yellow petals are the perfect complement to deep brown centers that resemble miniature sunflowers, which makes it an excellent addition to any flower bed or bouquet.
 
The fiery yellows on this plant are very striking! These big, bold flowers have been known as easy-care plants with staying power in gardens —making these some of the top picks for gardeners everywhere.