Seeds, Fertilizer, Varieties, Spring, Fall

Gerbera daisies, also known as gerberias, are brightly colored summer flowers that symbolize innocence and purity. They love sun and well-draining soil.

​Seasonal Bouquet Favorites ​ ​

As you plan your garden and plant the flowers, think about what might be in bloom during each season. Here are a few popular combinations. ​ ​

Spring: Daffodils and other early bulbs, Lenten rose, blue false indigo, narrowleaf bluestar, golden ragwort, peonies​ ​

Summer: Native sunflowers, zinnia (disease-resistant varieties), dahlia, catmint, fragrant annual salvias, swamp milkweed, hydrangeas, purple coneflower, yarrow, penstemon​​

Fall: Sheffield pink chrysanthemums, Blue Horizon ageratum, goldenrods, asters​​

For Mediterranean climates, like Los Angeles, landscape designer Isara Ongwiseth recommends Indian mallow, island snapdragon, California fuchsia and wild lilac.​

Source: aarp.org