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We're feeling inspired this summer with a fresh take on a favorite orange Banksia: Victoriae or also called Woolly Orange. Lovely ‘acorn’ shaped blooms when they’re fully developed, Victoriae starts as an intriguing woolly, greyish-white bud and becomes a brilliant orange as the styles open out. These styles form an inflorescence that’s made up of hundreds of tiny flowers that open from the base, giving them a fluffy appearance. Victoriae blooms range in size from 6 to 10" in length and 5" in diameter, and have fabulous serrated foliage on long ridged stems. The main flowering season is mid to late summer. They have an extremely long vase life and dry beautifully. What to look for: Inflorescences with the bottom 1/3 of flowers open and fluffy. Clear color - Grey flowers are old. Avoid wet flowers. Flower Care: Keep cool when possible Strip leaves from the bottom half of each stem Re-cut at least 1/2" off each stem and place in cold water. Never bash or split stems...

This summer, we're embracing familiar yet often overlooked blooms in the field: flowering Gums. The lush evergreen leaves of the Corymbia ficifolia or Gum Tree are harvested year-round and have become a popular foliage for garlands and wreaths. However, did you know that many varieties of gum produce a profusion of bright flower clusters during the summer? These flowers are not typical flowers though, as these showy blooms are made up mostly of anthers and styles, rather than petals. And in most species, the buds appear in masses on a single stem that develops on the axil of the leaves. These nectar-rich flowers can be found in hues of white, yellow, cream, red, pink, salmon, orange or even bi-colors and the stamens are held in small cup-like bases. Flowering Gum Bouquet Apricot Delight Summer Snow Calypso Queen Summer Glory Fairy Floss Little Sweetie Summer Beauty

Pink Ice is truly the perfect summer flower. That's why when August arrives and the heat is on, we say, why not ‘chill out’ a bit… enjoy something hardy and long-lasting? With a few Pink Ice, some gorgeous foliage and the twist of your wrist, this beautiful bouquet will survive any heat-wave! Pink Ice Bouquet – Here’s What You’ll Need: 5 stems of protea Pink Ice 2 stems of leucadendron Safari Sunset 2 stems of leucadendron Salignum Red Blush 2 stems of leucadendron Inca Gold 2 stems of grevillea Ivanhoe 2 stems of Australian Pine Leucadendron Safari Sunset Leucadendron Salignum Red Blush Leucadendron Inca Gold Grevillea Ivanhoe Australian Pine How to Make It: In the palm of your hand place a stem of Pink Ice and 2 different stems of foliage. By turning the bouquet slightly in the same direction every time you add another protea and 2 stems of mixed foliage, you ensure that the same stems aren’t placed next to each other as you create the bouquet. The binding point determines the...

Come and join me for lunch in the garden. I have been doing too much worrying lately, and need to unwind. Find yourselves somewhere comfortable to sit, grab a drink and let the party begin............. This is what we will be eating.................................................................................................................... Feeling hungry? Perhaps you are a little thirsty too?.......................... Oh I am really starting to relax now, perhaps some flowers and a little candlelight to create a lovely ambience? A little something for you to take home with you, thanks for coming! All these gorgeous images are courtesy of  Pinterest .