What Flowers are Included in a Native Bouquet?

Native Australian flowers offer a lot of different colours, textures and shapes. If you choose to go with native flowers, you will be able to get a visual arrangement that’s quite distinct from your run-of-the-mill rose bouquets.

In addition, since the flowers are in their natural environment, native bouquets tend to stay fresh for much longer compared to other blooms. They also require significantly less maintenance work.

Native bouquets are a great option for weddings, formal ceremonies, reception decor, home decoration and various other events and settings.

In this article, we’re going to go over some of the most common flowers that you’ll find in a native bouquet.

Waratahs

Waratahs are large blossoms that usually come in a red, pink or yellowish hue. These colours make them a perfect choice for wedding ceremonies and indeed other formal events. They can be a part of a bridal bouquet and can easily be used to match the decor of the venue.

The waratah shape is also extremely eye-catching, making it recognisable from afar. You might even recognise it as the logo for the NSW government. In fact, the name waratah comes from the Eora Aboriginal term ‘warada’ which stands for ‘beautiful’ or ‘seen from afar’.

Geraldton Wax

In the past, the Geraldton wax was considered as a supplementary flower, a filler blossom that was used to support the crown jewels of the bouquet.

However, in recent years, it has become a beautiful, stand-alone flower in its own right. Though it doesn’t evoke the same sense of grandeur as waratahs or roses, it has a rustic charm that’s perfect for homely settings, cake decoration or even chic bridal bouquets. This waxflower can come in pink, purple, white and sometimes yellow.

Like most wax flowers, the Geraldton wax is durable, hard wearing and flexible. They can withstand the wind and the heat, allowing them to last longer than most other blossoms.

Leucospermum

Leucospermum or pincushions are blossoms with a lot of character and vigour. They have pin-like petals and a lively reddish-orange hue that screams passion and energy. This makes them perfect for tropical settings as well as various traditional displays.

Since the flower has a strong spherical shape, you can play with various shaped vases for contrast. For example, you can pair the circular leucospermum with a squarish base for a little bit of aesthetic variety.

Banksias

If you truly want a unique shape, however, banksias might be the blossom for you. Banksias are cone-shaped and are available in red, amber and various other shades of orange. Like the waratah, they are quite recognisable and are perfect for adding character and vitality to a bouquet or venue.

Some banksias also have muted colours, allowing you to use them for more subtle purposes like support decor in a home or a bridal bouquet.

Billy Buttons

Billy buttons are cute little yellow flowers with a spherical shape. These small flowers bloom at the end of the long, thin stems. This structure gives these blooms a minimalistic look (especially when compared to waratahs or banksias), making them a perfect flower for those looking for a more modern aesthetic.

There you have it, common flowers found in native bouquets. If you’re interested in any of these blooms, visit a local florist today and they should be able to help with creating an arrangement that’s right for you.