In recent times the planting of exotic showy annuals has fallen out of favour due to the amount of work needed to keep them looking good, not to mention the extra water.
We are all looking for plants that will thrive in our local conditions but continue to add colour and interest for long periods. There has been a resurgence in planting natives and here you will find a wide range of Western Australian annuals that have evolved special survival skills over thousands of years and perform in cultivation whether you choose to plant a verge, scatter amongst established shrubs or grow in containers.
Luckily, one person’s interest in the Asteraceae (Compositae) or Daisy family has resulted in many of these species being available as seeds after decades of cultivation and selection. John Colwill’s passion and enthusiasm is our gain. Some of the species you see for sale here have become scarce in their native habitat for several reasons including climate change, altered land use, mining and agriculture and competition from fast growing annual weeds.
The areas depicted in the painted landscape photos of regional WA announcing the start of the Wildflower Season to the world is shrinking. WA Daisies hope to play an ongoing role in ensuring these varieties can be continue to be enjoyed in gardens and that they don’t disappear from our lives forever.
The varieties for sale here are all from cultivated plants, including the ‘Collectors Range’ . We hope they bring some colour and joy to your garden.
PLEASE NOTE some lines in our range sell out quite early in the season and the website is adjusted accordingly. To avoid disappointment, and ensure you view the latest list, please refresh your browser.
Sue McDougall OAM, Newly appointed Floor Sweeper and Seed Packer
We are all looking for plants that will thrive in our local conditions but continue to add colour and interest for long periods. There has been a resurgence in planting natives and here you will find a wide range of Western Australian annuals that have evolved special survival skills over thousands of years and perform in cultivation whether you choose to plant a verge, scatter amongst established shrubs or grow in containers.
Luckily, one person’s interest in the Asteraceae (Compositae) or Daisy family has resulted in many of these species being available as seeds after decades of cultivation and selection. John Colwill’s passion and enthusiasm is our gain. Some of the species you see for sale here have become scarce in their native habitat for several reasons including climate change, altered land use, mining and agriculture and competition from fast growing annual weeds.
The areas depicted in the painted landscape photos of regional WA announcing the start of the Wildflower Season to the world is shrinking. WA Daisies hope to play an ongoing role in ensuring these varieties can be continue to be enjoyed in gardens and that they don’t disappear from our lives forever.
The varieties for sale here are all from cultivated plants, including the ‘Collectors Range’ . We hope they bring some colour and joy to your garden.
PLEASE NOTE some lines in our range sell out quite early in the season and the website is adjusted accordingly. To avoid disappointment, and ensure you view the latest list, please refresh your browser.
Sue McDougall OAM, Newly appointed Floor Sweeper and Seed Packer
BRAVO
I am grateful to the following for their assistance and guidance.
Joy at Webwizards and the patient and knowledgable staff of the WA Herbarium.
Joy at Webwizards and the patient and knowledgable staff of the WA Herbarium.
CURIOUS?
For the definitive reference on WA's wildflowers visit Florabase.
Interested in learning more about WA's unique flora? Why not join the WA Wildflower Society or your state organisation through ANSPA .
Interested in learning more about WA's unique flora? Why not join the WA Wildflower Society or your state organisation through ANSPA .