What type of flowers are available in Australia

Australia produces an extensive range of traditional and exotic flowers and foliage throughout the country. Traditionally, native Australian flowers are not used regularly in floral designs, because many produce their flowers along the stem instead of the ends of stems, where florists prefer them to be. However, they are popular with tourists to Australia, and their leaves come in a large variety of colours, including blue, which are not common in other countries.

Australia’s Native Flowers
For thousands of years Australia was isolated from all other cultures and thus plants were able to develop independently to suit the harsh natural conditions. Our wide range of environments has produced a unique and diverse range flora and it has been estimated there are about 20,000 to 25,000 different plants native to Australia.

Ordering Flowers in Australia
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Following is lists of all navitve Australian Flowers nominating when they are available for purchase.

Banksia - Flowers all year, colours range from red to orange to brown.
Eucalyptus (gum trees) - Mainly leaves are used in arrangements rather than the gum nuts. They have a crisp scent and are evergreen.
Waxflower - Flowers from June to January, colours vary from purple, red, pink, white and cream. Has a sweet scent.
Kangaroo Paw - Flowers from July to January, colours vary from red/green, orange, yellow to black/green.
Boronia - Flowers August to November, colours are pink, red, brown or cream. Distinctive sweet scent.
Eriostemon - Flowers all year, colours are pink or white. Has aromatic foliage.
Waratah - Flowers September to November. Main colour is red, however pink and white are sometimes available.
Wattle (Acacia) - Flowers September to January in yellow.
Flannel Flower - Flowers September to February in white only.
Boab - Flowers October through December with fruit from January to April. Large fragrant white flowers.
Callistemons (bottle brush) - Flowers all year, colours are red, yellow, green and white.
Grevilleas - Flowers in, red, white, yellow, orange and pink.
Melaleuca (paperbark) - Flowers in red, green, white, pink, yellow and mauve
Saltbush Flowers October to January in yellow
Sturt’s Desert Pea - Blooms after heavy rain. Petals are always red.
Thryptomene -
Tree Ferns - No flowers however its green all year

Many people mistakenly think protea’s and Lucadendon’s are Australian natives, however, even they grow well in Australia, they are originally from South Africa. They grow well here and are easily available.

Australia also has most other flowers grown in hot-houses or by other means, including tropicals from Asia: Heliconia, Bird of Paradise, Singapore Orchids, Vanda Orchids.

As well as: roses, tulips, daffodills, hyacinth, lilies, gerberas, lissanthus, carnations, chrysanthemums, frangipanis (although they don't last long as they are a tree), cherry blossoms, baby's breath, easter daisy, aster, astromeria,campanula's, bamboos, magnolias are all available.


The meaning of flowers:
All flowers have a meaning:
Acacia (Wattle) - Secret love
Agapantha - Love letters
Aloe - Grief
Alstromeria - Wealth, prosperity, fortune
Ambrosia - Love returned
Amaryllis – Pride, timidity
Anemone - Forsaken
Angelica - Inspiration
Aster - Variety
Azalea - Take care of yourself for me, fragile passion
Baby's Breath - Everlasting love
Begonia - Beware
Bells Of Ireland - Good luck
Bird Of Paradise - Magnificence
Bittersweet - Truth
Bluebell - Humility, constancy
Buttercup - Cheerfulness
Cactus - Endurance, warmth
Camellia - Admiration, perfection, good luck gift to a man
Carnation (in general) Fascination, health and energy
Carnation (pink) - I'll never forget you
Carnation (red) - My heart aches for you, admiration
Carnation (solid color) -Yes
Carnation (striped)- No, refusal, sorry I can't be with you
Carnation (yellow) - Rejection, disdain
Chrysanthemum - cheerfulness, you are a wonderful friend
Crocus - Cheerfulness
Cyclamen - Resignation, goodbye
Clover - Good luck
Daffodil - Respect
Daisy - Innocence
Dandelion - Wishes come true
Feverfew - Protection
Forget-me-not - True love, memories
Freesia - Innocence
Fuscia - Taste
Gardenia - You're lovely, secret love
Geranium - Preference
Gladioli - Strength of Character, first love
Heather - Admiration, protection
Hibiscus - Delicate beauty
Honeysuckle - Generous, devoted affection, bonded love
Hyacinth - Games and sports, dedicated to Apollo
Hydrangea - Thank you for understanding, frigidity, heartlessness
Iris - Wisdom, faith
Jasmine - Amiability, attracts wealth
Jonquil - Love me, affection returned, desire, sympathy, desire for a return of affection
Larkspur - Fickleness
Lavender - Devotion
Lemon verbena - Attracts opposite sex
Lilac - youthful
Lily - Keeps unwanted visitors away
Lily (calla) - Magnificent beauty
Lily (orange) - Hatred
Lily (tiger) - Wealth, pride
Lily (white) - Virginity, purity, honesty
Lily (yellow) - I'm walking on air
Lily of the valley – sweetness, return to happiness, humility
Magnolia - Sweetness, dignity, love of nature
Marigold - Comforts the heart
Myrtle - Love, Hebrew emblem of marriage
Narcissus - Egotism, formality; stay as sweet as you are
Nasturtium - Conquest, victory in battle, maternal love, patriotism
Oleander - Caution, beware
Orange Blossom - Brings wisdom
Orange Mock - Deceit
Orchid - Love, beauty, refinement, beautiful lady
Pansy - Thoughts, love
Peony - Aphrodisiac, bashfulness
Petunia - Resentment, anger, your presence soothes me
Poppy - Eternal sleep, oblivion, imagination
Primrose - I can't live without you, early youth
Ranuncula - You radiate with charm
Rose (general)(Red) - Love, I love you
Rose( white) - Eternal Love, innocence, secrecy and silence
Rose(pink) - happiness, please believe me
Rose(Yellow) - Friendship, jealousy, try to care
Rose (orange) - Fascination
Rose (peach) - Desire
Rose(Black) - Death
Rose(red and white) – Together, unity
Snapdragon - Deception, gracious lady, presumption
Spiderflower - Elope with me
Statice - Sympathy, remembrance
Stephanotis - Happiness in marriage, desire to travel
Stock - Lasting beauty
Sunflower - Loyalty, wishes
Sweetpea - Goodbye, departure, blissful pleasure, thank you for a lovely time
Tulip - Fame, charity, perfect lover
Violet – Modesty, calms tempers, induces sleep
Viscaria - Will you dance with me?
Water Lily - Purity of heart
Zinnia - Thoughts of absent friends