Spring on the Farm

Spring is in full swing here on the farm thanks to some incredible floral displays taking center stage in the hills of Rainbow. The season's colorful leucadendron along with bright leucospermum, gorgeous grevillea flowers, and our favorite waxflowers create a bountiful harvest. We're especially excited to welcome back spring favorites like isopogon, waratahs, boronia in an assortment of colors, verticordia plumosa, and eriostemon with its distinctive buds of apple-blossom pink. Best of all? When these gorgeous flowers are mixed into a bouquet or tucked into a arrangement, they are simply ‘Breathtaking’ and ready for gifting and decorating!

In the Field: Eriostemon

Eriostemon or also called Philotheca Myoporoides ‘Flower Girl’ or Long-leaf Waxflower is a beautiful Australian Native plant. This hardy evergreen shrub blooms from March through May producing beautiful white star-shaped flowers which emerge from distinctive buds of apple-blossom pink. And being from the Rutaceae family, like lemons or boronias, Eriostemon foliage has glands that release a sweet citrusy scent when touched - making it a particularly appealing cut flower.

What to look for: 

• Buy when flowers are just opening and buds are light pink. 
• Avoid bunches with yellow leaves.

Flower Care:

1.  Keep cool at all times.
2. Strip leaves from the bottom half of each stem and clean thoroughly. 
3. Recut at least ¼” off the stems and place in water immediately. 
4. Do not bash or split stems. 
5. Always use a preservative as this will help buds to open. 
6. Replace vase water with fresh preservative every 2 to 3 days. 
7. Very sensitive to ethylene.

Whether enjoyed alone or mixed with other flowers and foliage, Eriostemon adds a touch of spring to any home or office!