Geraldton Wax Violet (Chamelaucium uncinatum) is distinguished by its rich violet to mauve blooms highlighted with a pronounced centre, adding depth and visual impact to arrangements. Though native to Western Australia, it is commercially cultivated in South Africa through OZ Flora’s supplier farms to meet global wholesale demands. Its bold yet elegant colouring makes it highly suitable for supermarket floral programmes, mass-market bouquets, straight-line bunches, and seasonal lines, especially in autumn or promotional campaigns.

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