Product profile - Chamelaucium
June 15th, 2020
The delicate Chamelaucium is a popular addition to any arrangement. This flower will look amazing in hand-tied bouquets, wreaths and wedding decorations including hair crowns and buttonholes. The small flowers of Chamelaucium are grouped together in flower clusters and are available in various shades of pink. Read along to discover more about Chamelaucium.
Chamelaucium is native to Australia, a country of course known for its extreme temperatures. The local flora and fauna have adapted quite well to this and Chamealucium is no exception to this rule. This flower prefers dry climates but can also survive (light) frost and droughts. The flower is also not fussy on its choice of soil to grow in: as you will find it both inland as growing in coastal areas on sandy soil.
In northern-Europe you will only find Chamelaucium indoors. Unfortunately, they are unable to cope with the erratic Northern European season. Fortunately for us living in those areas. Chamelaucium does an excellent job as a cut flower as they can stay beautiful in a vase, up to three weeks.
Chamelaucium is a very popular amongst florists, because these flowers are so easy to work with for multiple reasons. One being that the stems are very flexible, making them perfect for flower wreaths or hand-tied bouquets. Another one is that they are a great accent flower, because they are so unique in their shape and texture. Need more reasons to get your hands on this flower? Well they have a long vase life, meaning you can enjoy them for up to three weeks. What more could you want for?
Origin
Chamelaucium is sometimes better known under its popular nickname ‘wax flower’. The aromatic and fine needles, growing along the stem and branches, contain oil glands. The needles are shiny due to this oil and feel wax-like, hence its nickname ‘wax flower’. When the needles are crushed, they give off a delicious, fragrant aromaChamelaucium is native to Australia, a country of course known for its extreme temperatures. The local flora and fauna have adapted quite well to this and Chamealucium is no exception to this rule. This flower prefers dry climates but can also survive (light) frost and droughts. The flower is also not fussy on its choice of soil to grow in: as you will find it both inland as growing in coastal areas on sandy soil.
In northern-Europe you will only find Chamelaucium indoors. Unfortunately, they are unable to cope with the erratic Northern European season. Fortunately for us living in those areas. Chamelaucium does an excellent job as a cut flower as they can stay beautiful in a vase, up to three weeks.
Mythology
Wax flower is a symbol for patience and a lasting love. That’s also why you can often spot them in a wedding bouquet or other wedding decorations such as flower crowns, cakes, cards, table arrangements etc. Chamelaucium is a very fitting choice for a ‘boho-style’ wedding for example. This flower effortlessly creates a rustic, natural and ‘Insta-ready’ effect.Chamelaucium is a very popular amongst florists, because these flowers are so easy to work with for multiple reasons. One being that the stems are very flexible, making them perfect for flower wreaths or hand-tied bouquets. Another one is that they are a great accent flower, because they are so unique in their shape and texture. Need more reasons to get your hands on this flower? Well they have a long vase life, meaning you can enjoy them for up to three weeks. What more could you want for?
