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Primrose
Primula vulgaris
Spring
Chamelaucium uncinatum
Tiny, waxy flowers along delicate stems. Australian native. Filler flower with delicate appearance but long vase life. Sweet fragrance. Wedding favorite.
Winter, Spring
Temperate
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Stays fresh for 14 to 21 days
when properly cared for
Light, sweet, honey-like scent
Native only to Western Australia, where it grows wild in the bush
The waxy coating on the petals gives it its name and helps it survive drought
A relatively recent cut flower addition, first exported in the 1980s
Popular in wedding work for its delicate, romantic appearance
Waxflower (Chamelaucium uncinatum) is native only to Western Australia. Aboriginal Australians used it medicinally. Commercial cultivation began in the 1980s when growers recognized its potential as a long-lasting cut flower. It has become one of Australia's most important floral exports.
Paeonia lactiflora
