While most of the country is just starting to dig out from the last of the winter storms, here in California beautiful weather is a way of life. That being said, we do share one important aspect of springtime with people across the nation – the return of beautiful, bright flowers!  The official ambassador of April is the daisy – a flowering plant which symbolizes the innocence and childlike wonder of the spring season.

There are over 23,000 species in the daisy family, with the most recognizable relative of the daisy being the sunflower. They are members of the Asteraceae family, so named because of the star-like shape of the ray petals. Other branches on the family tree include such popular flowers as dahlias, marigolds, and chrysanthemums; as well as strange cousins like lettuce, chamomile, and even artichoke!

As the birth flower of April, the daisy is the ideal flower to have delivered to all those celebrating birthdays this month – even new babies!  And when we celebrate birthdays in Glendora, Whittier, and Rowland Heights, we like to do so in exquisite style. Popular daisies for floral designs include white and yellow Shasta (or English) daisies and the aesthetically stunning Gerbera daisy.

The vivid and cheerful Gerbera daisy is a perfect option for birthday bouquets. Gerberas exhibit a wide range of colors that will fit in beautifully with all the festivities – and gerbera’s striking hues also mix well with virtually any other floral choice as well. As the official flower of April, the daisy is your ideal choice for all of your special occasions. Whether you choose traditional daisies or a bouquet of mixed spring flowers featuring the gerbera daisy, Ron & Alicia Robinson Florist guarantees to deliver all of the carefree joy of spring.