Cake Decorating - Leucadendron

Leucadendrons are part of the South African Protea Family that have made themselves at home in Melbourne.

The Flowers (Bracts) last a long time making them an ideal filler for floral arrangements. These plants look after themselves, don't mind being chopped back,  AND once established they are Drought Proof - Perfect!


ONE of these flowers is made from Sugarpaste - The others are from my Garden.

Our Tutor for Saturday's Workshop was the exceptionally talented Sue Oteri who specialises in Australian Native Flowers, as well as some that now call Australia home.

The afternoon was more relaxing than others I have attended, with this easy flower coming together quickly.

My flower is a little more "Full Blown" than the ones in the garden but will make a good Feature Flower in a Native Bouquet one day.