07/06/2026
✿ FLOWER OF THE WEEK ✿ ~ Geraldton Wax
With its delicate five-petalled blooms and fresh citrus fragrance, the Geraldton Wax is one of Australia’s most loved native flowers. Native to Western Australia, these beautiful blooms add colour, charm, and long-lasting beauty to gardens and floral arrangements alike.
Fun Facts:
•There are many cultivated varieties available in shades of white, pink, mauve, and deep purple.
•The plant belongs to the myrtle family, Myrtaceae, which also includes eucalyptus and bottlebrushes.
•The tiny oil glands in the leaves are responsible for the plant’s distinctive citrus fragrance.
• Despite its name, it isn’t related to wax plants—the “wax” comes from the glossy, waxy appearance of its petals.
•The blooms symbolize lasting success and endurance because of their resilience and long flowering season.
•Geraldton Wax flowers can continue opening even after being cut.
