Coloured waxflower: identification, care and vase life

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Coloured waxflower

Chamelaucium · Cut flowers

How to recognise Coloured waxflower, when it is in season and how to keep it fresh.

Season: Year-round (flown in) J F M A M J J A S O N D
Vase life: 7–10 days
Storage: Store in the cooler at 2–5°C.

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How to recognise it

Small star-shaped five-petalled flowers densely covering thin wiry stems
Needle-like fine foliage with a citrus scent when crushed
Colour looks artificial or unusually saturated (dyed) – pink, blue, purple, orange tones not natural to the species
Numerous small buds opening gradually along the stem
Woody, thin, wiry stems

Care

Strip any foliage that would sit below the waterline and recut stems at an angle before placing in clean water with flower food. Keep away from ripening fruit and other ethylene sources as blooms and foliage can shatter. Handle gently as dyed stems can be brittle and may shed dye or foliage.