Flowers of South Africa: Fresh cut flowers for any occasion

South Africa boasts a surprisingly rich selection ofthe area. The Drakensberg Mountains and the
flowers. The country is host to a vast andescarpment in Limpopo and Mpumalangha feature
world-famous array of flowers, shrubs and treesa spectacular assortment of flowering plants.
which grow in the arid and Mediterranean climatesEricas are the largest family of flowering plants in
of the country.South Africa. These flowers bloom in a variety of
One of the world’s six floral kingdoms iscolours at different times of the year, especially in
situated in the Cape. Although it is a space of justthe Cape region. The area also has some 550
0.2% of the earth’s surface, it contains 3.2%species of orchid flowers and arum lilies. White lilies
of all the world’s flowers. This shows justindigenous to South Africa are from the Cape
how thriving South Africa’s floral growth is!region and pink and yellow lilies are found
As well as the indigenous fynbos that occurs allthroughout the rest of the country.
over the Western Cape and some parts of thePopular fresh cut flowers in South Africa
Eastern Cape, South Africa boasts many otherSouth Africa has a wide variety of bulbous plants
species of flowers, including the very attractiveand orchids that can be used as fresh cut flowers
fresh cut flowers available on the flower market.for bouquets and arrangements. Some of the
You don’t need to travel into the Cape’smost popular of these flowers are agapanthus,
floral regions to enjoy these colourful blossoms. InBarberton daisies, freesias, gerberas, orchids and
fact, you don’t need to travel at all! Ordersunflowers. These flowers are widely available
South African flowers online now, and uplift anyfrom various nurseries for home cultivation, or
room with the vibrant blooms indigenous to Souththey can be ordered through florists as fresh cut
Africa.flowers.
The Cape Floral Region: Flowers of South AfricaSouth African fresh cut flowers make a
The Cape Floral Region is part of the larger Capewonderful gift on any occasion, or simply to
Floral Kingdom, the smallest of the world’sbrighten up your living rooms. With the colourful
floral kingdoms. The area contains almost 8,600floral displays available through online florists and
species of flowers, of which almost 70% aredelivery services, it is easy to experience the
indigenous and unique to the region. This meansbeauty of South African flowers in your very
that the flowers and plants growing in this area doown home.
not occur naturally anywhere else in the world.The online catalogues available through these
The fynbos found in the floral kingdom has aflorists in South Africa are usually quite extensive,
pleasant fragrance and exotic appearance. Therefeaturing many of the indigenous flowers of
are many different species that bloom atSouth Africa. Easy-to-navigate websites, combined
different times of the year, and in the Southwith search functions, help customers to narrow
Western Cape, there are flowers bloomingdown their choices and find the product best
perennially. The protea, South Africa’s nationalsuited to their requirements.
flower, is found throughout the cape Floral Region,Online florists are especially useful for delivering
as is the strelitzia, a highly striking and colourfulflowers on occasions when families are separated
bloom also known as the bird of paradise flower.by distance. Dedicated and reliable delivery
In Namaqualand, a dry and rocky stretch of landservices ensure that fresh cut flowers arrive
on the West Coast of South Africa, the springtimeously and in the crispest condition possible.
brings many daisies and other flowers collectivelyEnjoy indigenous South African flowers every day
known as the Namaqualand Daisies. The springSouth Africa features a rich diversity of flowers.
daisies are a popular tourist attraction, as the areaThe shrubs and fynbos of the Cape Floral
becomes carpeted with the yellow and redKingdom, coupled with exquisite bulbous plants,
flowers.lend South Africa its reputation for floral wealth.
The Karoo, too, has floral attractions, despiteEnjoy the splendour of South African flowers
having an arid desert climate. During winter,when you send flowers and gifts with an online
flowering aloes are a beautiful sight to behold inflorist.