Australia is known for its rich biodiversity, including iconic wildlife such as kangaroos, koalas, and wombats. The country also boasts a variety of unique wildflowers. While not commonly used in weddings, Australian native flowers offer distinctive forms and features that make them ideal for decorations and floral displays.
Australian wildflowers are resilient and weather-resistant, staying vibrant even under the sun during outdoor ceremonies. Their diverse range can add texture and depth to bouquets, creating a special and unique touch to any arrangement.
Below are my favourite Australian natives:
Waratah
Its beautiful, bold, vibrant red and size quickly draw attention. Waratahs come in a range of colours from red to pink and soft greeny-whites. They are the NSW floral emblem and iconic Australian bush flowers. Their beautiful form makes them the focal point of any flower arrangement. Waratahs also look stunning on their own, resembling a bunch of vibrant red roses. They bring an antique and classic charm to your home. Their short blooming period makes florists eager to use them.
Wattle
The bright yellow, fluffy flowers add a cheerful touch to any bouquet. Personally, I love putting a big bunch of golden wattle in a vase at home, enjoying the garden and rustic feel they bring to my cosy space.
Banksia
I adore Banksia for its brush-bottle shape. It adds texture and form to my flower arrangements, making them unique and full of personality.
Grevilleas
Grevilleas produce striking, needle-shaped flowers that resemble a brush with insect antennas. There is a wide range of grevillea species, and they are very popular in Australia. Besides their unique shape, I love their colours, especially the pink grevillea, my favourite!
Hakea Laurina
Hakea Laurina is a shrub or small tree with pink and cream pompom flowers. Their unique appearance caught my eye because I love finding quirky or unique flowers for my creations. It's an excellent choice for your creative floral arrangements if you want to add diverse elements to your work.
Here, I would like to talk about Protea, the South African natives often paired with Australian natives in floral arrangements. They complement each other perfectly and beautifully. While I'm not usually fond of pink (I prefer earth tones ❤️), the icy pink of AUSTRALIS® PASSION protea and King Pink protea is irresistible. These flowers provide a cool, noble, and alluring touch, making them perfect focal points in my floral arrangements.
There are more than 20,000 species of Australian plants. I will definitely share the interesting ones with you as I discover them.