ISHS Acta Horticulturae 205: Symposium on the Development of New Floricultural Crops, XXII IHC
AUSTRALIAN NATIVE PLANTS AS CUT FLOWERS |
| Author: | G.P. Lamont |
| DOI: | 10.17660/ActaHortic.1987.205.13 |
| Abstract:
The Australian flora, estimated to exceed 20 000 species is rich and diverse in ornamental plants. Approximately 10% of these are commonly cultivated in Australia for use in garden landscaping. Historically, many species have been harvested from the wild as cut flowers but in recent years there has been increased interest in commercial cultivation. Whilst members of the Proteacea such as the New South Wales waratah, banksias and hakeas have striking inflorescences, much of the flora is most useful as complementary floral fillers. The majority of suitable species are woody perennial shrubs or small trees. Considerable scope exists for selection with respect to ease of propagation, disease resistance, flower colour and size, flowering season and postharvest life. Moreover little is known of their cultural requirements, regulation of growth and flowering and postharvest handling. Photographs of a range of species are displayed together with notes on their origin and what is known of their cultural requirements. | |
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