VERONICA FLOWER PERTH | VERONICA FLOWERS PERTH WA

VERONICA FLOWER PERTH | VERONICA FLOWERS PERTH WA

With over 500 species there are many more Veronicas used as garden plants than as cut flowers, as most are short-stemmed or ground covers. The exceptions are V. virginica and V. spicata. V. virginica, also called Culver’s Root, has long spikes filled with small, white, tubular flowers. 

There can be 6 or more spikes per branch. The root, as the name suggests, was used as an herbal remedy for stomach upsets. V. spicata has one spike per branch that may be white, blue or pink in colour; flower-heads are long, sometimes curved spikes with the lowest flowers opening first. Leaves of both species are long and lance-shaped and a soft olive-green in colour.

Veronicas are grown in polyhouses. Supplies come mostly from Victoria, Qld and NSW.
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KANGAROO PAW FLOWER PERTH | KANGAROO PAW PERTH

KANGAROO PAW FLOWER PERTH | KANGAROO PAW PERTH

The French botanist, de Labillardiere, first collected the kangaroo paw, Anigozanthos rufus, near Esperance in 1792. The generic name Anigozanthos is probably derived from the Greek 'anises', meaning 'unequal' or 'oblique', and 'anthos', meaning 'flower', in reference to the division of the floral extremities into six unequal parts. The red-green A. manglesii is the state emblem of Western Australia.

These flowers are mainly pollinated by birds. The shape of the flowers and the position of the pollen-bearing anthers is a feature which allows pollen to be deposited on the head of feeding birds. This pollen is transferred from flower to flower as the birds feed. Different species usually deposit pollen on different areas of the birds' head. This means that pollen from one species is unlikely to be deposited in the flowers of another species. For more information visit the Australian National Botanic Gardens website

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STOCKS FLOWER PERTH | STOCKS FLOWERS PERTH

STOCK FLOWERS PERTH | STOCKS FLOWER PERTH

Stock are herbaceous plants which produce flowers of soft, pastel pink, blue-purple, yellow or creamy white on single stems. Red and crimson stocks can sometimes also be found. Flowers resemble large apple blossoms and have a beautiful fragrance. Flowers open from the bottom of the stem up.

Stock is usually only available in the cooler months, between autumn and spring, and is grown under cover in the cooler areas near Melbourne, Sydney, in Tasmania and in SA and WA. In winter it is a common field crop.

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ORIENTAL LILIES PERTH | LILY FLOWERS PERTH

ORIENTAL LILIES PERTH | LILY FLOWERS PERTH

Lilies give their name to the large Family Liliaceae, which contains about 100 species. Several are used as cut flowers with the most common being dealt with here. Lilies grow from bulbs, and are forced into flower almost year round to satisfy demand. They are tremendously popular flowers and together are ranked #5 in cut flower sales from the Dutch Flower Auctions in 2004.

Christmas Lily: tall dark green stems with glossy green foliage topped with one or two large white trumpet-shaped flowers. Heavily scented. In the northern hemisphere these lilies are called ‘Easter Lilies’, whereas in Australia they are produced specifically for the Christmas period. Some Christmas lilies may have red/scarlet lines on the flower – it is more likely these are L. regale, or the Regal Lily.

Oriental Lily: tall green stems with large glossy leaves with two or three large flower per stem. Flower petals reflex back upon opening revealing an interior often spotted brown or black. Orientals can be found in white, pale pink, red or yellow and are renowned for their heavy fragrance, large flower size and long vase life.

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Berzelia Perth | Berzelia Flower Perth

Berzelia Perth | Berzelia Flower Perth

The Berzelia genus are found in South Africa, and have been grown in Australia by Protea enthusiasts for the last 20 years or so. 

B. lanuginosa is a quite distinct looking cut flower as each branch is topped with masses of small (@ 5mm) green (or pale white late in the season) balls. These are the flower buds that can open to form fluffy round flowers.

Leaves are long and strap like, arising from the tough woody stems. B. galpini is another Berzelia species sometimes available – it has larger ball-type flowers with a scaly appearance.

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Carnations Perth | Carnation Flowers Perth

Carnations Perth | Carnation Flowers Perth

Long the most popular cut flower after the rose, the carnation’s star has been on the wane over the past twenty years or so. In 2004 carnations were the 10th most popular flower sold at Aalsmeer, but they remain a very popular traditional flower in England, where they have been sold since at least the 16th century. They seem to be making a comeback, however, which is not surprising as this flower has a huge range of strong colours, is long-lasting and is scented.

Carnations come in two forms. Single flowers per stem are called 'Sims', several flowers per stem are 'sprays'. They come in every colour, except black, and there are even genetically-engineered 'blue' forms, bred in Australia, that range from pale blue to mauve. Large breeders include Barberet & Blanc (France), Hilverda (Holland), P. Kooij & Son (Holland) and Selecta Klemm (Germany). Check these breeders’ websites for more information.

Carnations tend to be grown in glasshouses or polyhouses, and like roses, the main areas of production have become more southern – Spain and Africa for Europe and South America, Colombia in particular, has taken over from California as the main supplier of carnations into the USA for example. In Australia, carnations are grown in glasshouses, mostly close to the southern capital cities of Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide.

These flowers are very sensitive to ethylene gas, which makes their petals curl inwards and shrivel. Growers should treat bunches with an anti-ethylene agent before they are sold.

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Sunflowers Perth | Sunflower Delivery Perth

Sunflowers Perth | Sunflower Delivery Perth

Bright and cheerful and a real summer favourite, sunflowers traditionally only came with bright yellow petals surrounding a dark centre. New varieties are now available which have pale brown, orange, maroon or even striped petals, and green-yellow centres. There are even double-petalled forms which are fluffy looking with no dark centre at all.

Sunflowers are annuals, which means they only flower once, then die off, and new seed need to be planted each season. They can grow up to 3 metres tall, but cut sunflowers are rarely over 1 metre.

They are grown as field crops in the cooler areas near Melbourne, Sydney, in Tasmania and in SA and WA.

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Asiatic Lilies Perth | Asiatic Lily Perth | Lillies Perth

Asiatic Lilies Perth | Asiatic Lily Perth | Lillies Perth 

Lilies give their name to the large Family Liliaceae, which contains about 100 species. Several are used as cut flowers with the most common being dealt with here. Lilies grow from bulbs, and are forced into flower almost year round to satisfy demand. They are tremendously popular flowers and together are ranked #5 in cut flower sales from the Dutch Flower Auctions in 2004.

LA: LA stands for ‘Longiflorum + Asiatic’ which are the two parents that gave rise to this relatively recent member of the lily family. LA’s are intermediate in size between the two parents and come in a range of pastel colours: yellow, orange, dark red and white like Asiatics, but much paler in colour. They also have a very attractive scent – far more subtle than L. longiflorum.

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Chrysanthemums Perth | Chrysanthemums Perth Delivery | Chrysies Perth

Chrysanthemums Perth

 

Chrysanthemums have been intensively bred for centuries, resulting in a number of cut flower forms. The most common are sprays, with several flowers per stem, which come in every colour, except blue. These are tremendously popular cut flowers due to their bright colours and long vase life. In 2004 they were rated #3 on the Dutch Flower Auction system.

The other main chrysanthemum type are called 'disbuds', which consist of one large flower per stem. Instead of letting the plant produce side shoots which would each bear flowers, as in sprays, all these shoots are removed, leaving only one central stem, which produces one large flower. All the energy of the plant is directed into this bud which then grows to a huge size. 

Blooms come in many different forms, many looking very like dahlias. Some are tight petalled, with all the petals curling upwards. 
Some have loose petals which look like spider legs, hence the common name ‘spiders’.

Large breeders include Royal Van Zanten (Holland & UK), Fides (Holland), and Serres de Oisseme (France). Check these breeders' websites for more information.

Chrysanthemums tend to be grown in glasshouses or polyhouses, and like roses, the main areas of production have become more southern – Spain and Africa for Europe and South America. In Australia they are grown close to the capital cities, particularly in Victoria (Dandenong Ranges and Mornington Peninsula) due to the relatively cool climate with low humidity.
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Dendrobium Orchids Perth | Orchids Perth | Perth Florist

Dendrobium Orchids Perth | Orchids Perth | Perth Florist

The orchid family is truly immense, with an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 species and over 100,000 varieties bred by horticulturalists. It is estimated that a further 800 new species are added each year. Orchids occur in every habitat on the planet, except for Antarctica and true deserts.

With the possible exception of the rose, no other flower inspires such wonder or passion as the orchid. Orchids are relatively promiscuous, which means they inter-breed quite easily and explains the 100,000 or so hybrids we have today. Despite this huge variety there are only a handful of orchid types used in floristry – mostly Cymbidium, Dendrobium (Singapores) and Oncidium hybrids.

Dendrobium: With over 1200 species, this is a large genus with many native Australian species. Flowers are much smaller and delicate than Cymbidium, and form sprays of up to 50 flowers per branch. Stems are short, typically 20 to 40 cm. The most popular Dendrobium is called the Singapore orchid, which typically has a dozen or so delicate flowers per stem in white, purple, pink, green, red or yellow. All are imported.

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Oncidium Orchids Perth | Orchids Perth | Orchid Flowers Perth

Oncidium Orchids Perth | Orchids Perth | Orchid Flowers Perth

The orchid family is truly immense, with an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 species and over 100,000 varieties bred by horticulturalists. It is estimated that a further 800 new species are added each year. Orchids occur in every habitat on the planet, except for Antarctica and true deserts.

With the possible exception of the rose, no other flower inspires such wonder or passion as the orchid. Orchids are relatively promiscuous, which means they inter-breed quite easily and explains the 100,000 or so hybrids we have today. Despite this huge variety there are only a handful of orchid types used in floristry – mostly Cymbidium, Dendrobium (Singapores) and Oncidium hybrids.

Oncidium: Usually found only in dark yellow with brown spots. Each stem has several branches each containing 10 to 20 open flowers or buds. Flowers are small (2 – 3 cm) and delicate. All Oncidiums are imported from Asia.

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Native Flowers Perth | Native Flower Delivery Perth

Native Flowers Perth | Native Flower Delivery Perth

With over 25,000 species of flowering plants, Australia is only matched by South Africa in the abundance and diversity of its native flowers.

There are so many flowering plants in Australia that they haven’t even named them all yet – some botanists estimate there are over 30,000 species. Many of these are endemic, which means they are found nowhere else. 

Native flowers have been used to decorate Australian homes since settlement, but became more popular during Federation (1901) and the Bicentennial celebrations (1988). Now many forms are used as cut flowers, both locally and internationally.

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Ranunculus Are In Season in Perth | Ranunculus Perth

Ranunculus Are In Season in Perth | Ranunculus Perth

In abundant supply this week Ranunculus grow with long straight stems, have a long vase life and bloom in beautiful shades of bold colours and pastels. 

They are known in the floral industry as a flower arrangers dream. They appear in single and double forms and colours range from bicoloured varieties to gold, pink, red, salmon, sunset orange, white and yellow. 

The bowl or cup shaped flowers are attractive in a vase on their own or look great mixed with other blooms and foliage.

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FREESIA FLOWERS PERTH | FREESIA PERTH | FLOWERS PERTH

FREESIA are in season!  | Freesia Perth | Freesia Flowers Perth

Freesias are cormous perennials which have bright, goblet-shaped, deliciously scented flowers.

here is a broad range of colours available including yellow, pink, purple, deep orange and pure white. The narrow, sword shaped leaves fan out at the base of the plant; they make an excellent cut flower and are used extensively in bridal bouquets.

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Andromeda Perth | Flowers Perth | Perth Florist

TODAY'S WHATS IN SEASON

ANDROMEDA

Andromeda that is sold for the cut flower industry is Pieris japonica. Andromeda is most commonly used as a foliage line, but in late winter and spring branches contain dangling chains of small (4 to 6 mm), cream to pink bell-shaped flowers.

The flowers resemble Lily-of-the-Valley, and mature to form capsules that are retained by the plant for some time. In spring, the new foliage of some varieties (e.g. the Australian-bred ‘Bert Chandler’) is also a beautiful pale pink to red in colour, adding to the attractive display. Branches are usually short, about 30 to 50cm in length, and the mature leaves are lance-shaped and dark green, arranged in whorls.

 Leaves are up to 10cm in length, and have a prominent mid-rib. Stems are woody and there is also a variegated form.

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Gerberas Perth | Gerbera Flowers Perth | Gerbera Flower Delivery Perth

GERBERAS PERTH | GERBERA FLOWERS PERTH

Gerbera’s bloom in nearly every colour imaginable and produce fantastically large flowers on long, thick, sturdy stems.

They last for a week or more in the vase making them a favorite of flower arrangers. Some have double petals, giving a fluffy look to the flower, or thin, spidery petals, or wider, thicker petals.  Mini gerberas (or germinis) are also popular – they are the same as their larger cousins, but about half the size and are better suited to smaller arrangements.

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ANTHURIUMS PERTH | PERTH FLORIST | PERTH FLOWERS

WHAT'S IN SEASON TODAY 

ANTHURIUM

This is a large genus in the Arum family of over 800 species with a unique appearance. The spathe, which is the large flat petal, surrounds the true flowers that are arranged in a spike called the spadix.

They make excellent indoor pot plants. The flowers are commonly red, pink and white, but can also be found in brown and green. As they are tropical plants, anthuriums are most commonly grown in the field in tropical areas such as north Queensland, Hawaii, and Central America and air freighted to market, or are grown in glasshouses.

Anthuriums are also known as Flamingo Flower or Painters Palette.

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Wedding Flowers Perth | Roses Perth | Perth Florist

Wedding Flowers Perth | Roses Perth | Perth Florist

Marriage is an important occasion in anyone’s life. When you make the choice to spend your life with that special someone, each year that goes by is a testament to that loving unification that was your wedding day.

A wedding anniversary is the opportunity to celebrate how much you love each other, how strong your marriage is, how long you have been married for, and how you have withstood the tests of time, together. It is a promise to build on that love for another year and the best way to show you mean that promise is with anniversary flowers.

Flowers are usually a part of relationships from the beginning. From that first date to Valentine’s Day to birthdays, right through to the wedding day. It is only befitting that your anniversary be marked with a beautiful fresh floral arrangement.

Flowers are a universal way to celebrate wedding anniversaries, and each flower has it’s own meaning. For every year of your wedding anniversary there is a traditional anniversary flower to offer to the one you love

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Protea's Perth | Protea Flowers Perth

Protea is a large genus with over 90 species, all native to South Africa. Protea flowers are large and don’t have petals, which explains their rather tough exterior. The colourful parts of Protea flowers are bracts, not petals, which surround the tiny fluffy true flowers in the centre of each flowerhead. There are many species used as cut flowers, the most common are Pink mink (P. neriifolia), Pink Ice (a P. neriifolia hybrid), and the spectacular King protea (P. cynaroides). Colours are mostly cream and pink, red, pale yellow or white. Breeding programs in Australia, South Africa and Hawaii have delivered a number of new hybrids. ‘Pink Ice’, for example, which is a P. neriifolia hybrid, was bred in Australia.

Proteas are borne on strong woody stems with tough fibrous green leaves. The leaves can discolour to form brown or black spots or marks before the flower dies, but recent selection and breeding work has gone some way to minimising this problem. Blackening is most common in Pink Mink, Pink Ice, P.eximia and Queen Protea.

Proteas are grown in the field on large bushes. Plantations are found all over Australia, and these flowers are also grown in South Africa, Israel and the US, including Hawaii.

You can order from us online at www.stannesflorist.com.au call us on 08 9388 8844 or come into our Perth Shop at 111 Newcastle Street, Perth WA 6000

ANDROMEDA PERTH | PERTH FLORIST | FLOWERS PERTH

TODAY'S WHATS IN SEASON

ANDROMEDA

Andromeda that is sold for the cut flower industry is Pieris japonica. Andromeda is most commonly used as a foliage line, but in late winter and spring branches contain dangling chains of small (4 to 6 mm), cream to pink bell-shaped flowers. 

The flowers resemble Lily-of-the-Valley, and mature to form capsules that are retained by the plant for some time. In spring, the new foliage of some varieties (e.g. the Australian-bred ‘Bert Chandler’) is also a beautiful pale pink to red in colour, adding to the attractive display. Branches are usually short, about 30 to 50cm in length, and the mature leaves are lance-shaped and dark green, arranged in whorls.
Leaves are up to 10cm in length, and have a prominent mid-rib. Stems are woody and there is also a variegated form.

We deliver to all Perth suburbs, Order online at www.stannesflorist.com.au call us on 08 9388 8844 or come into our Perth shop at 111 Newcastle Street, Perth WA

Carnations Perth | Carnation Flowers Perth

Carnations Perth | Carnation Flowers Perth

Long the most popular cut flower after the rose, the carnation’s star has been on the wane over the past twenty years or so. In 2004 carnations were the 10th most popular flower sold at Aalsmeer, but they remain a very popular traditional flower in England, where they have been sold since at least the 16th century. They seem to be making a comeback, however, which is not surprising as this flower has a huge range of strong colours, is long-lasting and is scented.

Carnations come in two forms. Single flowers per stem are called 'Sims', several flowers per stem are 'sprays'. They come in every colour, except black, and there are even genetically-engineered 'blue' forms, bred in Australia, that range from pale blue to mauve. Large breeders include Barberet & Blanc (France), Hilverda (Holland), P. Kooij & Son (Holland) and Selecta Klemm (Germany). Check these breeders’ websites for more information.

Carnations tend to be grown in glasshouses or polyhouses, and like roses, the main areas of production have become more southern – Spain and Africa for Europe and South America, Colombia in particular, has taken over from California as the main supplier of carnations into the USA for example. In Australia, carnations are grown in glasshouses, mostly close to the southern capital cities of Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide.

These flowers are very sensitive to ethylene gas, which makes their petals curl inwards and shrivel. Growers should treat bunches with an anti-ethylene agent before they are sold.

Order online at www.stannesflorist.com.au call us on 08 9388 8844 or come into our Perth shop at 111 Newcastle Street Perth WA 6000

Father's Day Gifts Perth | Fathers Day Hampers Perth

Being organised, we are sure you've got Dad's pressie sorted for Father's Day this weekend.......just in case you haven't, we have a good range of Hampers and Gifts ready for your Dad.

We deliver to all Perth suburbs, but get in quick as we are selling heaps (to those not as organised as you!)

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St Anne's Florist and Gift Baskets Perth: Asiatic Lilies Perth | Lilies Perth | Perth Floris...

St Anne's Florist and Gift Baskets Perth: Asiatic Lilies Perth | Lilies Perth | Perth Floris...: Lilies give their name to the large Family Liliaceae, which contains about 100 species. Several are used as cut flowers with the most commo...

St Anne's Florist and Gift Baskets Perth: Fathers Day Hampers Perth available for Fathers Da...

St Anne's Florist and Gift Baskets Perth: Fathers Day Hampers Perth available for Fathers Da...: Fathers Day Hampers Perth available for Fathers Day Delivery 2015   Australians observe Father’s Day on the first Sunday of Septembe...

St Anne's Florist and Gift Baskets Perth: How to Make Cut Flowers Last Longer in a Vase

St Anne's Florist and Gift Baskets Perth: How to Make Cut Flowers Last Longer in a Vase: Flowers Are Part of a Living Plant The essential thing to remember when handling flowers is that they are (or rather were) part of a l...

St Anne's Florist and Gift Baskets Perth: Anniversary Flowers Perth | Wedding Flowers Perth

St Anne's Florist and Gift Baskets Perth: Anniversary Flowers Perth | Wedding Flowers Perth:   Marriage is an important occasion in anyone’s life. When you make the choice to spend your life with that special someone, each year...

St Anne's Florist and Gift Baskets Perth: Orchids Perth | Orchids Delivered Perth

St Anne's Florist and Gift Baskets Perth: Orchids Perth | Orchids Delivered Perth: The orchid family is truly immense, with an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 species and over 100,000 varieties bred by horticulturalists. It is...

St Anne's Florist and Gift Baskets Perth: Sunflowers Perth | Sunflower Delivery Perth

St Anne's Florist and Gift Baskets Perth: Sunflowers Perth | Sunflower Delivery Perth: Bright and cheerful and a real summer favourite, sunflowers traditionally only came with bright yellow petals surrounding a dark centre. N...

St Anne's Florist and Gift Baskets Perth: Kokedama Perth | Kokedamas Perth | Moss Balls Pert...

St Anne's Florist and Gift Baskets Perth: Kokedama Perth | Kokedamas Perth | Moss Balls Pert...: Kokedama  (in English, literally "moss ball") is a ball of soil, covered with moss, on which an ornamental plant grows. The idea ...

Kokedama Perth | Kokedamas Perth | Moss Balls Perth

Kokedama (in English, literally "moss ball") is a ball of soil, covered with moss, on which an ornamental plant grows. The idea has its origins in Japan where Kokedama are very popular.

Kokedama is also called poor man's bonsai.It's traditionally in Japan made of wet Akadama soil and Keto (peat) formed to a ball.The plant is set into the ball and afterwards the moss is wrapped around. We have a modern variant of this traditional style.

Kokedama must be watered regularly, we recommend soaking our Kokodama for 5-10 minutes once/twice a week depednig on where your Kokoedama lives (remember they love light but our kokedama's with ferns and ones that are moss covered can't be put in direct light)

We have a huge range of Kokedama in our Perth shop at 111 Newcastle Street, Perth WA 6000. You can come into our shop, order online at www.stannesflorist.com.au or call us on 08 9388 884

Sunflowers Perth | Sunflower Delivery Perth

Bright and cheerful and a real summer favourite, sunflowers traditionally only came with bright yellow petals surrounding a dark centre. New varieties are now available which have pale brown, orange, maroon or even striped petals, and green-yellow centres. There are even double-petalled forms which are fluffy looking with no dark centre at all.

Sunflowers are annuals, which means they only flower once, then die off, and new seed need to be planted each season. They can grow up to 3 metres tall, but cut sunflowers are rarely over 1 metre.

They are grown as field crops in the cooler areas near Melbourne, Sydney, in Tasmania and in SA and WA.

Orchids Perth | Orchids Delivered Perth

The orchid family is truly immense, with an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 species and over 100,000 varieties bred by horticulturalists. It is estimated that a further 800 new species are added each year. Orchids occur in every habitat on the planet, except for Antarctica and true deserts.

With the possible exception of the rose, no other flower inspires such wonder or passion as the orchid. Orchids are relatively promiscuous, which means they inter-breed quite easily and explains the 100,000 or so hybrids we have today. Despite this huge variety there are only a handful of orchid types used in floristry – mostly Cymbidium, Dendrobium (Singapores) and Oncidium hybrids.

Oncidium: Usually found only in dark yellow with brown spots. Each stem has several branches each containing 10 to 20 open flowers or buds. Flowers are small (2 – 3 cm) and delicate. All Oncidiums are imported from Asia.

You can order from us online at www.stannesflorist.com.au call us on 08 9388 8844 or come into our Perth Shop at 111 Newcastle Street, Perth WA 6000