Gerbera daisies symbolize innocence, purity and cheerfulness. Discovered in 1884 near Barberton, South Africa, by Scotsman Robert Jameson, this flower’s common name draws from German naturalist Traugott Gerber. Breeding programs that began in England in 1890 enhanced the flower’s quality and color variations. To me, this flower looks like a rich tapestry with all the colors of an African sunset.