General Description/History

Closely related to Thryptomene and Baeckea, Scholtzia is a genus made up of small shrubs with tiny rounded leaves and small white or pink flowers with 5 petals. They tend to flower in late spring, and flowering branches can be found in June to October. Foliage is available all year. Bunches contain woody stems and are thickly branched. Stems are covered in many small (2 to 3 mm) rounded or slightly pointed leaves, which are grey/green in colour. Pink Scholtzia flowers are found right up each stem, except for the soft tips, while there are white forms that flower only at the very tip of each branch.

An excellent floral filler or foliage, Scholtzia is popular in Australia and as an export crop.

What to look for

• Undamaged leaves.
• Avoid wilted branch tips

Flower Care

1. Keep cool! Never place in full sun.
2. Break bunches apart.
3. Strip leaves from the bottom half of each stem.
4. Recut at least 2 cm off each stem with sharp secateurs and place in cold water.
5. Do not smash or split stem ends.
6. Use a preservative as this will keep leaves looking fresh.
7. Replace vase water with fresh preservative every day.

Interesting Facts about this Flower

Named after Dr. H. Scholtz, MD a German botanist who studied ferns in the 19th century.

Botanical Name: Several species are used: Scholtzia involucrata, S. oligandra, S. capitata

Common Names: Scholtzia

Stem Length: 50 to 80 cm

Country of Origin: Australia

Available Colours: Green, Pink, White

Season: Summer,Autumn,Winter,Spring

Availability: July