The Queensland cut flower and foliage industry generates revenue of over $156 million each year. There are over 180 growers distributed throughout the state clustered near the main population centres along the east coast. Queensland’s size and climate variation mean it produces a large variety of flowers, including traditional flowers such as rose and gerbera as well as tropicals and natives.
Queensland’s largest cut flower and foliage export markets are Japan, USA and Europe.
Flower farms are clustered close to markets around Cairns, Bundaberg, Toowoomba, Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast
Queensland grows the majority of Australia’s tropical flowers and foliage
The Flower Association is the country’s de facto national peak industry body
Flower farmers are some of the most efficient users of water due to the intensive style of growing and high crop value
The association also publishes the national industry journal Australian Flower Industry magazine
Representing farmers, wholesalers and retail members of the cut flower and foliage industry