Cannomois virgata, marketed as Pokers, is an indigenous South African restio foliage that stands out for its strong, spear-like stems with tapered, angular tips. The natural bronze and green colouring creates striking vertical accents, making it a favourite for structural design and filler foliage. Locally cultivated in the Western Cape, Pokers are well-suited for large-scale bouquets, straight-line bunches, supermarket floral ranges, and promotional campaigns where texture and form are required. Their upright growth habit makes them a versatile choice for bouquet structuring and decorative use in mass-market floral lines.

Quality & Handling

• Pokers are harvested under cold-chain systems to ensure quality and stem strength during export.
• Graded for uniformity of length and colour, they have a vase life of 14–21 days when properly handled.
• For optimal performance, re-cut stems at an angle before hydration and condition in fresh water with preservative.
• Rehydration after shipping restores turgidity and sheen, ensuring reliability for bouquet and bunch production.
• Their hardiness makes them especially well-suited for long-distance shipping.