Australian wildflowers are known for beauty, but for those who have grown them, they can be disappointing during and after weather events such as temperature fluctuations, inundation, and periods of drought.
Australian plants typically do not have annual lifecycles, but some of our most spectacular wildflowers have an ‘ephemeral’ life cycle which, while technically perennial, will often only last as long as the weather is agreeable. They live fast and die young, opting to spend their energy reserves on showy flowers to ensure the next generation’s survival instead of attempting to survive through weather events.
In recent years, Ozbreed’s head breeder Todd Layt has been focusing on breeding high performing Australian wildflower type plants that are much better at storing their energy to outlast and recover from such weather events.
