Celebrate Australian Native Flowers with Style and Purpose

Bush Flowers: Australian Flowers and Foliage for Decoration and Design helps you create natural, local floral arrangements with confidence. Written by florist Cassandra Hamilton and grower Michael Pavlou, this stunning guide celebrates over 50 Australian native plant species—all with floristry in mind.

From banksias and flannel flowers to wattles and waratahs, each flower has a story. This book teaches you how to grow them, cut them, and use them beautifully in arrangements. More importantly, it shows you how to do this sustainably.

Each plant profile in Bush Flowers: Australian Flowers and Foliage for Decoration and Design includes clear notes on where the plant grows best. You’ll also learn how to harvest and condition blooms correctly. As a result, your arrangements will not only look stunning—they’ll last longer too.

Moreover, this guide doesn’t just focus on individual plants. It also teaches core design principles. You’ll discover how to mix textures, use colour effectively, and create designs that reflect the Australian landscape. Better still, you’ll gain the confidence to design with intention and care.

Visually, the book is a delight. It’s packed with high-quality photographs that show real-life arrangements using native foliage. These images provide inspiration while also showing what’s possible with local materials. Each page highlights the natural form and beauty of bush flowers in fresh and dried displays.

In addition, Bush Flowers, includes thoughtful insights on sustainable floristry. It encourages readers to move away from imported blooms and to embrace seasonal, chemical-free alternatives. So, whether you’re a florist, gardener, or creative home stylist, you’ll feel empowered to make eco-friendly choices.

Throughout, the tone is warm, practical, and inspiring. It speaks to readers who want to connect more deeply with place, season, and plant life.

In short, Bush Flowers: Australian Flowers and Foliage for Decoration and Design is a must-have for anyone who loves flowers—and loves Australia.

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