Bruniaceae

The dried brunia has stolen our hearts from the start and was one of the first species introduced to the Blosmi range. Its grey-silver spherical flowers are very often an addition to bridal bouquets and special occasion bouquets..

Brunia

Brunia is a shrubby species included in the Bruniaceae family. It is a heath-like plant native to South Africa. Its habitat is almost entirely in areas of the Cape Province. It is classified as a fynbos, a plant formation characteristic of Africa and equivalent to the Mediterranean maquis. In its natural habitat, brunia is a wild plant, valued in various parts of the world for its aesthetic qualities. In Poland, as well as in other European countries, it is most often found in the form of dried plants, used to create various floral compositions.

What does Brunia look like?

As a heather-like shrub, brunia grows to a height of about 3 metres. It forms branching stems covered with small, sharply pointed leaves arranged in a twisted pattern. The leaves usually have small bracts. At the tops of the stems, the plant develops flowers from 1 to 15 mm in size clustered in head-shaped inflorescences of silvery colour. At this stage, it is cut down to dry. After flowering, however, fruits appear in the form of bursting or unbursting sacs surrounded by a persistent calyx. However, they have no aesthetic value.

Brunia in natural conditions

Brunia is a plant endemic only to southern areas of Africa. As a component of the fynbos formation, it is mainly found between mountain slopes and around the coastal lowlands. The specific environmental conditions have made the species well adapted to frequent droughts and even fires. Brunia inhabits areas with strong sunlight. It prefers well-drained soils with no water stagnation. As it requires special climatic conditions for growth and development, it is not found in any other part of the world. It is also not practised to grow brunia, as it is difficult to provide the plant with a suitable environment.

Use of brunia

Brunia is widely used in floristry. It is popular all over the world. Outside its homeland, however, it is found only in the form of dried shoots, which are transported directly from Africa to various parts of the globe - including Poland. The plant is most often used as a complement to decorative, special occasion and wedding bouquets. Its neutral colour and interesting habit make it a perfect match for a variety of fresh and dried flowers. In the former case, florists most often juxtapose it with roses and eustoma. In dry bouquets, brunia looks great in the company of cotton, eucalyptus, banksia or protea, although it can of course also be combined with other species. The plant works well in centerpieces and floral installations. Brunia can be found in garlands decorating walls, windows or tables. Individual sprigs also look beautiful solo. Because of their habit, they are best placed in a low vase to display the charm of the plant.

Dried brunia at Blosmi

Brunia has been one of our favourite species from the beginning. It is one of the first plants we introduced to the Blosmi range. Extremely versatile, it offers a lot of floral inspiration. The sale includes bundles of 5 stems with a height of approximately 35 cm. Their approximate weight varies between 40 and 50 g. The plants are carefully packed and protected for transport.