South Africa

The world's
rarest flowers.

250+ species from South Africa's Western Cape. Weekly harvest, cold-chain logistics, delivered to Istanbul.

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South African bouquet: brunia, conebush and colourful fynbos flowers

Western Cape, South Africa

9,000+
Endemic plant species
250+
Exported flower species
36M
Stems exported per year

Product Catalogue

Main flower varieties

King Protea -- Protea cynaroides, pink king protea flower

Protea

Protea cynaroides

Most popular

South Africa's national flower. A dramatic 15-25 cm flower head with stiff, crown-like bracts surrounding a velvety centre. The centrepiece of wedding and event arrangements worldwide.

Colours Pink, red, white, cream
Vase life 14-21 days
Season Year-round
Dried use Yes, excellent
Leucospermum pincushion flower, orange

Leucospermum

Pincushion Protea

A firework-like rounded head with long protruding styles — one of the most distinctive cut flowers in the world. "Succession" and "Ayoba Sun" lead global export volumes with millions of stems per season.

Colours Orange, red, yellow, salmon
Vase life 14-21 days
Season Spring-Summer peak
Top variety Succession, Ayoba Sun
Leucadendron Safari Sunset, burgundy-green conebush foliage

Leucadendron

Conebush

High demand

Architectural foliage with rich colour transitions. "Safari Sunset" — burgundy with green accents — is the world's top-selling variety at 7.2 million stems per year. Provides structure in fresh arrangements, holds colour for months when dried.

Colours Burgundy, red, green, yellow
Vase life 7-14 days fresh / months dried
Season Year-round
Top variety Safari Sunset
Serruria florida Blushing Bride, delicate white-pink flower

Serruria

Blushing Bride

Wedding

The most delicate member of South Africa's flora. Lace-like finely dissected leaves, soft white-pink silky blooms. Pure, romantic and rare — a bridal favourite. Also known as "Pride of Franschhoek."

Colours White, blush pink
Season June-October
Use Weddings, bespoke design
Rare? Yes, limited production
Eucalyptus foliage, aromatic blue-green leaves

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus spp.

Greenery

Aromatic foliage that adds volume and texture to arrangements. The Baby Blue and Nicholii varieties, with their blue-green tones, are a favourite filler in bouquets. Holds its form once dried.

Colours Green, silver-blue
Vase life 14-21 days
Season Year-round
Featured variety Baby Blue, Nicholii

Supporting varieties

Waxflower

Chamelaucium spp.

Small, waxy, lightly fragrant blooms arranged along the stem. Adds a wildflower softness to any bouquet. Long vase life. Colours: white, pink, lilac, red.

Erica

Erica spp. / Cape Heather

Over 600 species of bell-shaped blooms native to South Africa. Fine needle-like leaves, wild fynbos character. Used as a filler for texture and movement.

Cape Greens

Brunia, Berzelia, Restio

Greens account for nearly half of total South African flower exports. Brunia's round bobbles, Berzelia's texture, Restio's modern lines — structure and volume for every arrangement.

Colour Range

South Africa's colour world

Deep pink
Red
Burgundy
Orange
Gold
Cream
White
Deep green
Light green

Supply Calendar

Year-round availability

South Africa operates in the Southern Hemisphere's opposite season. This means peak supply during Turkey's busiest periods.

Flower Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Protea
Leucospermum
Leucadendron
Serruria
Banksia
High stock
Limited stock
Out of season

Order Process

From Cape Town to Istanbul

1

Weekly List

Updated availability list shared every Saturday. Orders must be placed 3-4 days in advance.

2

Harvest & Packing

Harvested to order, packed in 2-8°C cold chain and dispatched to Cape Town International Airport.

3

Air Freight

Cold air freight from Cape Town to Istanbul. Customs clearance handled by us.

4

Istanbul Delivery

Airport reception, cold storage, last-mile delivery. Coverage across European and Asian sides of Istanbul.

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