General Description/History

Phylica is a soft, golden foliage plant available in spring. Stems are branched and have many needle-shaped, feathery, hairy leaves that are a golden-green colour. In spring the tips of each branch form many yellow or grey bracts that surround the small flowers in a circular arrangement. Sometimes sold as an Australian native, it is in fact from South Africa.

Grown in plantations, most supplies are from Victoria, SA and WA.

What to look for

• Buy branches with soft, un-marked leaves.
• Avoid bunches with brown leaves.

Flower Care

1. Keep cool at all times.
2. Strip leaves from the lower half of each stem and wash stem ends thoroughly.
3. Recut at least 2 cm off each stem and place in water immediately.
4. Do not bash or split stems.
5. Preservative is optional
6. Replace vase water with fresh preservative every day.

Botanical Name: Phylica plumosa, P. pubescens

Common Names: Cape Myrtle, Featherhead, Golden Phylica

Stem Length: 20 – 50 cm

Country of Origin: South Africa

Available Colours: Green, Yellow

Season: Winter,Spring

Availability: July,August,September,October