What flowers last longer in Australia's summer heat

With the very hot weather upon us, have you wondered what cut flowers can best survive the intense summer heat here in Perth? Locally grown is always best as they have no air miles and at most, will only be a few days old. Look for the hashtag #grownnotflown✈️ or #growninwesternaustralia as some foreign blooms just can't tolerate the heat. Amongst the best to consider are WA wildflowers - BANKSIAS (of which there are 173 varieties) are a good example, lasting in excess of 2 weeks. LISIANTHUS are native to the warm climate regions of the US, Mexico, Carribbean and northern South America and will last for 2 to 3 weeks in a vase. SUNFLOWERS bloom brightly for up to 10 days in a vase. Fragrant and versatile LAVENDER loves Australia's hot summers and dries beautifully. Other varieties to look for are ORCHIDS, CARNATIONS, CHRSANTHEMUMS, ALSTROMERIA, GLADIOLUS, SEA HOLLY (Eringium), STATICE, ASIATIC AND ORIENTAL LILIES, CRASPEDIA, and the longest lasting of all - ZINNIA and ANTHURIUMS. Armed with this knowledge and providing you observe these flower care suggestions you will get the best from your flowers.

1. Don't forget to keep yourself hydrated this festive season too! 🍷🍸 🎅
2. Change vase water every 2 days, washing vase in hot soapy water
3. No foliage under water
4. Recut 2cm from stems
5. Use flower food provided
6. Place in a cool location out of direct sunlight, not on a heat source such as microwave or TV or in the draught of an air-conditioner.