Geraldton Wax Orchid (Chamelaucium uncinatum) is a distinctive waxflower cultivar characterised by delicate blush-pink petals accented with striking red-maroon centres. Native to Western Australia but cultivated in South Africa through OZ Flora’s supplier farms, this variety is valued for its bold two-tone detail and strong filler performance. Its refined colouring makes it particularly suitable for supermarket floral lines, mass-market bouquets, straight-line bunches, and seasonal promotions. The contrasting centres also provide visual interest in wedding assortments and retail floral programmes.

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 is typically 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