Gerber Daisies

[VintageBride]

Hi all.

I saw a lovely flower today that may be perfect for my beach/garden mwedding. Has anyone used Gerber daisies in mason jars? How many would you put in each jar, and do you think that would cut costs for centerpieces?

 

[Gypsy]

Well it depends on what you were considering before -- whether or not it cuts costs. But Gerber Daisy''s are hardy, sunny, happy flowers that would be lovely at your wedding. I think that Deco had some at her wedding (maybe)... As for the jars: just buy them yourself super cheap in bulk and buy some daisy''s from an online wholesaler. I don''t often recommend DIY but if you are talking about sticking some gerbers in a jar it''s gonna be super easy.

 

[sap483]

I did gerberas in these vases : http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/86933500 with decorative stones for my engagement party. I used about 8 stems for each arrangement. It was medium fullness. So based on how full you''d like your arrangements, maybe you can compare the size of my vases to your jars? I ordered the gerberas through here: http://www.fiftyflowers.com/flowers/AllFlowersGerberas_126.htm

 

[IWantAMilkshake]

If it''s at all helpful, I was quoted $3/single stem of gerber daisy, so I actually think they''re pretty pricey. I''m actually using pom daisies which are a fraction of that price. I''m putting them in galvanized watering cans for centerpieces, but now you have me thinking about mason jars...very cute idea!

 

[DMBFiredancer]

i just bought 10 gerber daisies from trader joes for $4 bucks just for my house....i was thinking of just asking them to see if they can make sure they have enough for me in stock the day i need them. (i may only need about 40 of them)

 

[gtn]

I love gerber daisies. I have seen florist put the stems in straws to keep them up and if you vary the height you don't need to put many at all. I would try like 6. You could also use carnation stems to help keep the form of the flowers and give them more depth.


eta: I just went to costco, they have potted gerbers 5-4" pots for $20.

 

[Independent Gal]

Just FYI, they are called gerbera daisies. I used to have them in my kitchen all the time because I love them! They are inexpensive, cheerful, and last well.

Here's a link to a company that sells them in bulk for 80 cents each (that's for the biggest, premium kind). Lots of different colours and styles:

http://www.theflowerexchange.com/scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=63

 

[VintageBride]

Thanks everyone. That is really helpful. Don''t you just love Trader Joe''s? If I find any good pictures of daisies in a mason jar, I''ll post them. It also might look nice to have mason jars with ribbon around them and tealights for some of the tables...

 

[anchor31]

I''m using gerbera daisies for my bouquet, the 2 bridesmaids bouquets and for the centerpieces. Gerberas are not the priciest flowest but not the cheapest either... My florist is charging me 5$ per flower. The centerpieces will have 3 gerberas and some greeneries, I''m also paying for the vase and the florists'' work, and they will cost me 29,99$ each. Not so bad, really.

If you go DIY, I do think 3 flowers and some greens in mason jars would look beautiful! If you can buy your flowers in bulk, you''d probably save a bunch.

 

[Independent Gal]

Hey Anchor, if you can hack doing DIY, that link I posted where they are 80 cents each? I noticed they ship to Canada too. You would save a BUNDLE. As a long time gerbera buyer, $5 / flower seems like a LOT to me. Maybe call around, see if you can get a better quote and ask your florist to match it?