Why Australians Love Gerbera Plants

From domestic spaces to office corridors and public gardens, gerberas for sale are one of the most popular flowers all over. Australians adore their versatility; they do well in both tropical and temperate regions and grow happily in pots, beds as well as hanging baskets. They're fantastic centrepieces for garden parties or as a gift that will lift anyone's spirits.

Gerbera plants Australia can now be found in some nurseries that have diversified the available types with interesting hybrids having more disease resistance and differing colors. Some newer varieties even have double petals or ombre tones, so that every single bloom is a piece of living art. Whether you love the traditional red gerbera, or favour its more subtle pastel shades, there are lots of options for you to perfectly match this flower to your garden theme.

Begonias: The Underestimated Star of Australian Gardens

If gerberas are like the party girls, begonias are the quietly beautiful ones who command attention through texture and variety and charm. These plants are available in a wide array, ranging from waxy, glossy leaves to intricately patterned foliage and clusters of delicate flowers. They are also an adaptable plant and will grow well in pots or in the garden making them suitable for Australia.

Sourcing begonias for sale Australia has never been so simple with online garden stores and specialist growers that deliver across the country. Cocoa plants in the wild are a big fan of wet environments, but do well even in cooler climates when they don't freeze their roots. The showy leaves of begonias bring year-round color and interest to shaded areas that can be frustrating for flowering plants.

For gardeners in Australia, there are many varieties of buy gerbera plants online available, such as fibrous begonias, Rex Begonias and tuberous begonias. Every variety has its own character, from the metallic glitter of Rex Leaves to the fine blooms of tuberous types. Because of this diversity, begonias are not hard pressed to be the stars of your plant collection.

Why Gerberas and Begonias Make a Good Pair

And in garden design contrast equals beauty. Gerberas and begonias pair beautifully, as they bring different textures and colours to the same party. Where gerberas boast bright, upward-facing heads that cry out for attention, begonias add depth with patterned foliage and muted flowers.

For gardeners who wants to mix and match color and form, pairing gerbera plants for sale with begonia plants for sale Australia give you a blank canvas back yard can create into your very own masterpiece. You can position gerberas in sunnier areas so that they pop, and by contrast begonias can be seen swaying in the shade before they steal the show, so there’s a bit of chasing the light going on.

Such is the growing appreciation of these species in Australia that many Australian landscape designers are now suggesting these species should be mixed for interest year round. When gerberas are resting in winter, the begonias will continue to provide foliage interest and beautiful color to keep your garden looking its best all year round.