.This striking flower was used commonly as a bridal flower in southern Africa which is where it's name is thought to come from. Suitors were known to propose with a bloom of the wild flower in their lapel, the darker the pink of the flower, the more serious their intention.
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.While the name blushing bride might have come from its colouring, it may also have been earned as the bride would blush and certainly the groom on his walk through town to his bride to be. Unfortunately, these flowers were over-exploited due to their popularity and disappeared for over a century before they were accidentally rediscovered. Carefully sustained since, they do well in Queenslands climate and are available from July through to September. The petals have a nice papery feel to them and their form makes stunning bouquets. They come in a range of pink hues and creams.
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(Image Credit: Pearsons Floristry School; Wedding Co; Botanical House. )
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