From London’s high society to the lush hills of Burringbar our journey in botanical artistry has captured the attention of publications across Australia. Jony, the creative force behind Big Leaf Boutique has been featured in multiple articles that showcase his unique vision and dedication to rare and extraordinary plants.
In a recent feature in Paradiso, readers were transported to our cultivated expanse of prehistoric foliage in the Northern Rivers. The article detailed Jony’s fascinating transition from creating botanical installations for music legends like Elton John and The Rolling Stones to establishing his “Valley of the Giants” in Burringbar. His collection includes the rare Ficus dammaropsis, a tropical fig tree native to New Guinea, and the critically endangered marojejya darianii from Madagascar, with leaves as wide as Range Rovers.
An earlier publication in the Daily Telegraph revealed Jony’s impressive background as a florist to the stars in London’s Mayfair, where he served distinguished clients including Princess Diana and handled extravagant projects like a three-month Mediterranean yacht installation for Ivana Trump. The article traced his journey from the UK to Australia, where he and his wife Jo transformed a 100-hectare property in the Burringbar Valley into a sanctuary for rare palms, tropical flowers, and decorative foliage.
Both featured articles paint a picture of an artist whose work transcends traditional floristry. Our installations combine soft “lime zinger” leaves, rare bromeliads, and towering palms to create immersive botanical experiences. Jony’s meticulous approach involves careful planning, from considering the future condition of leaves to creating detailed installation designs, all while working alongside his wife Jo to ensure each piece is perfectly executed.
Here at Big Leaf Boutique, we specialize in transformative botanical styling for weddings and events across Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. Drawing from our extensive collection of rare and exotic plants, we create bespoke installations that turn venues into otherworldly spaces. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, we bring our unique vision and rare botanical specimens to turn your event into something extraordinary. Contact us to discuss bringing your botanical dreams to life.
Picture: Scott Powick Daily Telegraph
Photo by Anna Hutchcroft Paradiso
