The Ultimate Guide to Australian Flower Bouquets

When people think about sending a bunch of flowers, they usually picture roses or lilies. But honestly, some of the most striking arrangements we send out for native flower delivery in Melbourne are made entirely of Australian native blooms.

Native flowers are tough, they last a really long time, and they have a completely different texture to traditional cut flowers. They look earthy, sculptural, and distinctly Australian.

If you're looking to send an Australian flower bouquet, here is a quick guide on what to expect, how much you should be paying, and how to go big if you really want to make an impression.

Here is a realistic breakdown of what you can expect to pay for a professional, hand-designed Australian flower bouquet in Melbourne right now.

$100 to $130 | A beautiful, compact arrangement. Perfect for a desk, a small table, or a thoughtful "thinking of you" gift. | Native & Natural Table Centre ($110)

$140 to $190 | A standard, full-sized bouquet or vase arrangement. This is the sweet spot for birthdays, anniversaries, and thank you gifts. | Wildflower Signature Vase ($140)

$200 to $290 | A premium, large-scale arrangement. Expect premium focal blooms like large Proteas and Banksias, usually presented in a keepsake vase. | Classic Native Vase ($285)

$300+ | A massive, show-stopping arrangement. This is for when you need to make a serious impact. | Ultimate Wildflowers ($395)

Sometimes a standard bunch of flowers just isn't enough. If you want to send the biggest bunch of flowers possible, natives are actually a brilliant choice.

Because native flowers like Banksias, Proteas, and flowering gum are naturally large and structural, they create massive volume and presence.

If you want to go all out, our Ultimate Wildflowers arrangement ($395) is the biggest native design we make. It is incredibly heavy, packed with the best seasonal natives we have in the studio, and it completely takes over whatever room you put it in. It's not for a small apartment, but if you want to drop jaws, this is how you do it.

If you're not looking for something quite that massive, here are three of our most popular native arrangements that head out the door every week.

If you want a classic, rustic bunch of flowers, the Mother Earth Native Bouquet ($150) is a great choice. It's wrapped beautifully and features a mix of whatever is looking best at the market that morning, usually a mix of Proteas, waxflower, and fragrant eucalyptus.

This is probably our safest bet for a gift. The Wildflower Signature Vase ($140) arrives already arranged in our signature crystal glass vase. The person receiving it doesn't have to hunt around for a vase or try to arrange the stems themselves. They just put it on the table and enjoy it.

If you want to send a little something extra, the Wild Bloom Gift Hamper ($110) is perfect. It includes a neat little arrangement of native flowers in a glass bottle, plus an Urban Rituelle candle and a bottle of bubbles. It's a complete celebration in a box.

One of the best things about native bouquets is that they change with the seasons. Our florists source from local markets every morning, so what goes into your arrangement depends on what's looking best that day. Here are the natives we work with most throughout the year.

Protea | Autumn and winter | Large, dramatic focal flower with a bold, textured centre.

Banksia | Autumn and winter | Tall, cylindrical blooms in warm yellows, oranges, and reds.

Kangaroo Paw | Spring and summer | Velvety, tubular flowers in bright reds, greens, and yellows.

Waxflower | Late winter and spring | Tiny, delicate blooms with a sweet fragrance. Great as filler.

Wattle | Winter and spring | Fluffy yellow clusters. Distinctly Australian.

Leucadendron | Autumn through spring | Cone-shaped foliage in silvers, greens, and deep reds.

Flowering gum | Summer | Bright, pom-pom shaped flowers in reds, pinks, and oranges.

Native flowers last a lot longer than standard cut flowers, which is one of the reasons people love them. But they still need a little care.

When your arrangement arrives, give the stems a fresh cut on an angle and put them straight into clean, cool water. Change the water every couple of days. Keep them away from direct sun and heaters. That's really all there is to it. Most native arrangements will look great for two weeks or more.

When you're ordering flowers online, you want to know they're actually going to look like the picture. We get it. We don't outsource our orders to a random network of florists. Every single arrangement is put together by our own florists in our design studios. Then, our own drivers take it out on the road. That's how we guarantee the quality.

If you need a last-minute gift, we offer same day flower delivery across Melbourne. Just make sure you get your order in before 2pm. Have a look through the full Pearsons Florist Native & Wild Flowers collection to find the perfect Australian style flower bouquet today.