Wattles are more than just a pretty flower. Did you know… The Golden Wattle, Acacia pycnantha, is native to Australia's Capital territory, Canberra, making it obvious choice for the national floral emblem but is also found growing in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia.
The golden wattle is Australia's floral emblem, and is widespread around Canberra, in southern New South Wales, in the Adelaide Hills and Victoria. The flowering season is spring and summer, and Wattle Day is celebrated on 1 September each year.
Kangaroo paw (Anigozanthos)
This unique Australian plant get's its name from its furry flower which is shaped just like a kangaroo's paw. They're often red in colour, but in the wild their flowers can also range from green to pink, yellow and black.
Eucalyptus. Eucalyptus is the most iconic symbol of the Australian native environment. They are perfect for your home garden, especially if you are looking for something unique. We love using eucalyptus in our flower bouquets.
The Middlemist's Red camellia is considered the rarest flower in the world. Only two known examples are believed to exist, one in New Zealand and another one in England. The plant was brought from China to England in 1804 by John Middlemist.
The Middlemist Red flower is probably the rarest flower in the world, and it can only be found in London and New Zealand. The Chinese botanist John Middlemist brought this plant to London in 1804. The flower, formerly thought to have disappeared from London, is no longer present in Asia.
You'll smell it before you see it - the Titan Arum (Amorphophallus titanum), commonly known as the corpse flower, captured the imagination of visitors to Adelaide Botanic Garden who were lucky enough to catch a glimpse, and whiff, of the stinky bloom which only flowers for 48 hours.
So distinct is its scent, the giant Titan Arum is commonly referred to as the 'Corpse Flower' because as the large petals bloom, they let off a stench similar to that of rotting flesh.
Waratah (Telopea Speciosissima)
Arguably one of the most beautiful wildflowers Australia has to offer, the Waratah or Telopea speciosissima is Native to New South Wales thrives in well-draining, richly composted soils.
The largest and oldest-known living plant on Earth has been discovered in Australia. Posidonia australis is an ancient and incredibly resilient seagrass that has been discovered in Shark Bay, Western Australia. It's at least 4,500 years old and spans 180km of shallow ocean.
Australia is known for many things, including swathes of tropical beaches, marine reserves, Aboriginal culture, cute koalas, rolling wine country, and lush rainforests.
The Australian Coat of Arms
A kangaroo and an emu support the shield on each side. Kangaroos are native Australian animals and emus are native Australian birds. A gold Commonwealth Star sits above the shield. The background is the golden wattle, Australia's national flower.
Ozothamnus 'Australian Rice Flower'
Ozothamnus 'Winter White' comes into full blush with large heads of pure white buds and flowers in winter through to spring.
Microseris lanceolata (Murnong or Yam-daisy)
This small perennial plant was the favourite food of the Aboriginal people of central and western Victoria, and was also eaten in South Australia and New South Wales.
Red Kangaroo Paw is quite a common plant, often even grown as a houseplant. It has one of the weirdest flowers though. They are somewhat fuzzy and the name suits their looks perfectly. They're as much at home on this scorching inhospitable world as they would be on an alien planet.
During spring and summer, the Australian native plant Kunzea Ambigua, bears small white flowers which fill the Tasmanian air with a sweet honey scent. Also known as 'White Kunzea', 'Tick Bush' or 'Sweet-Scented Kunzea' can be found in coastal areas of Tasmania and eastern Australia.
Australia's national floral emblem is the golden wattle (Acacia pycnantha Benth). When in flower, the golden wattle displays the national colours, green and gold.
The scent of eucalyptus, vegemite, BBQ aromas or sunscreen are often mentioned as people's favourite iconic smells of Australia. The sight and fragrance of eucalypts are a defining part of Australian life.
Lemon Myrtle
This plant is native to Northern, New South Wales, and Southern Australia and is often used in cooking due to its citrus scent and flavour.
Rainbow Roses are also known as Happy Roses or Kaleidoscope Roses. These blooms may look like they were plucked out of a story book, but trust us when we say they're 100% real. These unique blooms boast vibrant and brightly coloured petals, making them the life of the party or centre of attention anywhere you put them.
Grandmothers and grandfathers with a green thumb might remember it: the Scabiosa. A special flower, which until recently, had been forgotten.