Geraldton Wax Michal (Chamelaucium uncinatum) is a distinctive waxflower variety with lilac to soft purple petals highlighted by deeper maroon centres. Cultivated in South Africa through OZ Flora’s supplier farms, though originally native to Western Australia, Michal is valued for its striking contrast and branching density. Its bold colouring makes it ideal for supermarket floral ranges, mixed bouquets, seasonal promotions, and straight-line bunches, bringing depth and texture to large-scale retail floral assortments.

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