waxflower

Waxy petaled shrub

Waxflower refers to several plants with waxy-textured blooms, most commonly the Australian shrub *Chamelaucium uncinatum*, popular in floral arrangements for its small, delicate flowers and long vase life.

The name also applies to various other plants with similarly glossy or waxy petals: The bouquet included eucalyptus and pink waxflower.

floral-design

bouquet

Arranged cluster of blooms

centerpiece · filler · spray · posy · garland · florist · floristry · wedding · bridal · vase

botanical

shrub

Small woody plant

Australian · horticulture · cultivation · species · genus · foliage · blooming · nursery · greenhouse · propagation

appearance

petals

Colored bloom segments

star-shaped · tiny · pink · white · purple · glossy · elegant · graceful · wispy · airy

fragrance

scented

Having added fragrance

fragrant · aroma · mild · pleasant · fresh · light · essence · redolent

Opposites
aesthetic floral quality

waxflowerwilted

Limp from dehydration

dead flowers · wilted flower · ugly

fragrance

waxflowercorpse flower

Plant with decay odor

rafflesia · smelly · skunk cabbage · ugly · stinkhorn

longevity/durability

waxflowerwilted

Limp from dehydration

poppy · morning glory · hibiscus

Family

waxflowers

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Rated G