Artificial Flowers and Plants

Artificial Flowers

Artificial flowers or synthetic flowers have improved markedly in recent years. Artificial flowers are made from a variety of materials including polyester, paper, silk and rubber. We provide a guide to artificial flower suppliers in Australia.

Some of the first artificial flowers were made from paper and then material, things have advanced. We can now get artificial flowers made from glass ceramics, PVC and even printed from 3D printers in a range of materials, including sugar.

Restauranteurs including the well known Heston Blumenthal have even made edible artificial flowers, the Edible Rose Bush being one of the more interesting attempts.

The concept of artificial flowers may not appeal to everyone, however they do have their uses, are very practical in many situations and over the long term cost less than fresh flowers.

Some types of flowers taht are available from suppliers include Lilies, Bromeliads, Hydrangea and even Wattle. Roses, Protea, Kangaroo Paw and tropical plants such as Heliconnia and others are also available.

Artificial Plants

If you thought that artificial plants look like ‘fakes’ then you might just be looking at the ones from the 50s. All plastic and you could spot them a mile away.

Today we have so many realist looking types that they can fool even an experienced gardener from a distance.

Although they might not be everyones idea of gardening, they do serve a purpose in indoor areas where plants are just to difficult to grow. So open up your mind to the new world of plants. You might just be surprised.

Why use Artificial Plants ?

• They are widely used in commercial displays and advertising where conditions do not allow real plants to be used. This includes using artificial plants in situations where real plants will not survive due to heat or lighting both indoors and outdoors.
• They are also widely used where a long lasting display with minimum upkeep is required.
• Materials used in the manufacture of artificial plants range from PVC through to glass and silk.

Artificial plants or fake plants are growing in popularity. For many years artificial flowers have been popular in pots and planters in commercial displays both indoors and outdoors. 

In the past this type of plant was often referred to as ‘plastic plants’ with a derogartory undertone, however with advances in materials and technology artificial trees, palm trees and even artificial bamboo are now available for both indoor and outdoor use in a range of long lasting materials.

Suppliers include