Geraldton Wax Mars (Chamelaucium uncinatum) is a vivid waxflower cultivar characterised by its dense sprays of pink to purple-toned blooms, contrasted by darker unopened buds that give bouquets added dimension. While native to Western Australia, it is cultivated locally in South Africa through OZ Flora’s supplier farms for global wholesale markets. Mars is well-suited for supermarket floral lines, straight-line bunches, mass-market bouquets, and seasonal retail promotions where bright, textured filler flowers are in demand.

Quality & Handling

• Cut and graded to export standard under strict cold-chain management; stems are selected for length, straightness, and branching uniformity with clean foliage and vibrant flower colour
• Expected vase life of 7–10 days under standard conditions; with optimal hydration and hygiene may last up to 12–14 days
• Re-cut stems by 2–3 cm at an angle and place immediately into clean, sanitised buckets of fresh water with a hydration solution or floral preservative to assist uptake; woody stems can be slow to rehydrate if untreated
• Allow at least 4–6 hours of conditioning before onward distribution or use
• Moderately ethylene sensitive — exposure may trigger petal shatter and leaf drop, so ethylene protection is advised during shipping and storage