Australian spring flowers

We absolutely adore the mighty Banksia! Strong, resilient and bold, this bristly protea is far from a delicate flower, yet when it blooms, its vibrancy and textures are unrivaled. From long, distinctive cylinder-like flowers to petite round blooms, there’s over 175 species (including Dryandra) to choose from. And unlike many of the Australian Proteaceae, the main flush of Banksia come not in spring but in summer and autumn. Here are a few of our favorites: Victoriae or also called Woolly…

Spring Paper Daisy Display at the Australian botanic garden is an annual event where beautiful daisies mark the onset of spring.

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This shrub is native to Western Australia, taken in my front garden using available light. The background was fortunately in deep shade. Pentax K20d, Sigma 50mm 2.8 DG Macro lens, 1/8 sec. @ f11, 100 ISO, Tripod. Featured in:- Australian Native Plants 07/02/11 Flowers - Fruits - Berries & Vegetables Group 04/03/11 189 Views 23/08/11

Growing and arranging beautiful Australian Native Flowers and all things Proteaceae.

I am popping my head up from my summer hibernation just long enough to share this lovely thing with you. I spotted it in someone's garden n...

Spring is round the corner. Ornamental weeping gum with white trunk and large red flowers that are produced in spring. Flowers from a mature "Silver Princess".

Cordifolium Leucospermum – Proteaflora. The most popular pincushion, Cordifolium will give you masses of long lasting cut flowers throughout spring. #proteaflora #proteaceae #proteas #australianflora #homegardening #gardenideas #homegarden #australianplants #australianflowers #australianflora #gardeninspiration # Leucospermum