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✦ Aussie Natives ✦

7 Australian native flowers we love

Bold, textured and made for our climate – the native blooms that bring the Australian bush into your home.

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The Aussie Wildflower native bouquet by Papa Joe & Co.

There's nothing quite like Australian native flowers. They're bold, a little wild, and tough enough to handle a Sydney summer – which is exactly why more of our customers are choosing them for gifts every year.

Here are seven natives we love working with in our Balmain store, plus a few tips to make them last.

🌿 Why choose natives?
  • Long-lasting – many natives stay beautiful for well over a week
  • Heat-tough – perfect for warm Sydney days
  • Unique – textures and shapes you won't find in a classic bouquet
  • Many dry beautifully, so the gift keeps going

The 7 natives

1

Waratah. The floral emblem of NSW, with a striking crimson head. A true showstopper when it's in season in spring.

2

Banksia. Cone-shaped flower spikes in rust, gold and cream. Incredibly long-lasting, and they dry beautifully too.

3

Kangaroo Paw. Velvety, tube-shaped flowers that really do look like a little paw. Brilliant for adding height and colour.

4

Flannel Flower. Soft, white and velvety to the touch – one of the gentlest natives, lovely in white and sympathy designs.

5

Golden Wattle. Australia's national floral emblem. Fluffy golden blossoms that bring instant sunshine.

6

Eucalyptus. Silvery-green gum leaves with that fresh bush scent. The perfect foliage for almost any bouquet.

7

Billy Buttons. Perfect little golden spheres on long stems. Playful, modern and they dry without losing their colour.

Did you know? Proteas often appear in "native" bouquets, but they actually come from South Africa. They're grown here in Australia and sit beautifully alongside our true natives – like in our King Protea Sunburst.

Our native bouquets

The Aussie Wildflower – Papa Joe & Co. Balmain florist
Colourful & cheerful

The Aussie Wildflower

$120

A bright mix of native blooms that captures the Australian bush in a single bunch.

Perfect for: Birthdays, thank-yous and nature lovers.

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The Bushland Majesty Native – Papa Joe & Co. Balmain florist
Soft & elegant

The Bushland Majesty Native

$120

Whites and greens with native texture – calm, modern and timeless.

Perfect for: Sympathy, new homes and minimalists.

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The King Protea Sunburst – Papa Joe & Co. Balmain florist
Statement piece

The King Protea Sunburst

$125

A dramatic king protea surrounded by seasonal blooms. Big, bold and unforgettable.

Perfect for: Milestones and anyone who loves something different.

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How to make natives last

  • ✂️ Trim stems on an angle
  • 💧 Fresh water every 2–3 days
  • 🌤️ Keep out of direct sun
  • 🍂 Hang to dry when they're finished

Natives vary with the seasons, so if you're after something specific like waratahs or wattle, give us a call on 0405 495 082 and we'll let you know what's fresh this week.

Bring the bush home

Native bouquets hand-made in Balmain and delivered across Sydney's Inner West.

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