Bell Reed Female
Bell Reed Female (Cannomois virgata) features tall, fine reed-like stems dotted with golden-brown seed heads, adding light texture and movement to floral arrangements. Durable, versatile, and long-lasting, it performs well in export and bouquet programmes.
Cannomois virgata, known as Bell Reed Female, is an indigenous South African restio foliage highly valued in the international cut flower market. It presents upright, slender green stems with delicate, papery golden seed heads that create a subtle yet distinctive effect. Locally grown in South Africa, this product is particularly well suited to mass-market floral ranges, straight-line bunches, bouquet fillers, and seasonal promotional lines where airy, textural accents are needed.
Quality & Handling
- Harvested and maintained under cold-chain systems to preserve stem freshness and colour
- Graded for stem length, density, and head quality
- Offers a vase life of 14–21 days under proper care
- To optimise performance, re-cut stems before hydration and display in fresh water with preservative
- Rehydration after shipping restores stem flexibility and sheen, preventing premature drying
- Lead times and freight rates vary by destination.
- All products are subject to seasonal availability, please contact us for current availability, pricing and export options.
- Bulk pricing available for large-volume orders; minimum order quantities apply.
- Dedicated export solutions with competitive freight arrangements.
