Flower of the Day - Pink Rock Orchid

Flower of the Day - Pink Rock Orchid (Dendrobium)

These mini orchids are about 3cm (1 1/2 inches) across.  There is also a white version of this flower. Australia has over 50 different species of Dendrobium orchids. 

Flower of the Day - Black Wattle

Flower of the Day - Black Wattle (Callicoma serratifolia)

Callicoma serrata is a shrub or tree that has pom pom like clusters of cream -yellow flowers, each about 1.5 cm in diameter. Callicoma is a monotypic genus - this is the only species in it. Although the flowers resembles Acacias (wattles),  the two are not related.

This plant was the main species used by the Early European settlers in Sydney to make "wattle and daub" huts. 

Flower of the Day - Pink Rice flower

Flower of the Day - Pink Rice Flower (Pimlea ferruginea)

The Pink Rice Flower is an Australian wildflower found in the coastal areas of southern Western Australia. The flower clusters are about 3cm across.

Flower of the Day - Flannel flower

Flower of the Day - Flannel Flower (Actinotus helianthi)

Flannel flower is an Australian native plant found naturally on the east coast of New South Wales and southern Queensland. The actual flowers are tiny, being in the fluffy part in the centre surrounded by the velvety white bracts (modified leaves).

Flower of the Day - Hot Pink colour

I'm not sure what this flower is - but the bright pink colour is very vibrant and joyful!

Flower of the Day - Hot Pink Azalea

Flower of the Day - hot pink Azalea
Energetic properties - wisdom and spiritual understanding

Flower of the Day - Red Geranium

Flower of the Day - Red Geranium
Energetic properties: increasing strength and energy levels

Message: Enjoy life!

Another vibrantly coloured geranium. 

Flower of the Day - Hot Pink Geranium

Flower of the Day - Hot Pink Geranium

Energetic properties - increasing enjoyment from life

Geraniums (or pelargoniums) are very easy to grow if you have a sunny spot.  As well as coming in a variety of colours (pink, red, white, mauve) these wonderful plants have varieties with different fragrances - including  lemon, apple, rose, pine or mint-scented leaves.

Flower of the Day - Colourful Fairy Primrose

Flower of the Day - Colourful Fairy primrose

Energetic properties: clearing negativity

Message - celebrate & appreciate the beauty of colour 

Flower of the Day - Crab Apple

Flower of the Day - Crab Apple
Energetic properties: Finding spiritual direction and life purpose, bringing projects to fruition

Message: to reach the fruit of the tree, you may  have to go out on a limb 

Flower of the Day - Pink and White Camellia

Flower of the Day - Pink and white Camellia

Energetic properties - hope and optimism
Message for today - expect good things from life 

Flower of the Day - Pink and White Azalea

Flower of the Day - Pink and White Azalea

Energetic properties: Wisdom and understanding

Message: Sometimes the longer path is one that is more rewarding 

Flower of the Day - Pink and White Azaleas

Flower of the Day - Pink and White Azaleas

Energetic Properties -wisdom and spiritual understanding

This special Azalea bush has both pink and white flowers.

Flower of the Day - Fairy Primrose

Flower of the Day - Fairy Primrose
Energetic properties: balancing & focus, staying grounded

Fairy Primrose (Primula malacoides) are pretty annuals with delicate heart shaped petals. They are originally from south-western China.

Flower of the Day - Viola

Flower of the Day - Viola (Heart's ease)

Energetic properties: connecting with angels, healing from grief or loss
Message: Being outside in nature has a healing effect on the spirit and body

Flower of the Day - Scaevola (Hairy Fan Flower)

Flower of the Day - Scaevola
Energetic properties: connecting with the higher self

Today's Message: Trust your intuition

Scaevola is a genus of about 70 species that occur naturally in coastal regions, particularly Western Australia.  They are mostly small herbaceaous plants, with distinctive fan-shaped flowers.

Flower of the Day - Bush Iris (Patersonia)

Flower of the Day - Bush Iris (Patersonia)

Energetic properties: clearing and  balancing higher chakras

Bush Iris is a perennial herb with a strikingly coloured Iris like flower. The flowers are each about 25 mm across, and last for only one day, but the plant continually produces new ones during Spring and Summer.

Flower of the Day - Blue and Purple Viola

Flower of the Day - Blue and Purple Viola
Energetic properties: healing & clairvoyance

Today's message: Be gentle with yourself and others

White/Purple Flower of the Day - Alyssum

Flower of the Day - Alyssum

Message:  Delight in life

White Flower of the Day - May

Flower of the Day - May

Energetic properties: purification, starting over

Today's message: when feeling overwhelmed, focus on how much you have already done, rather than how much there is to do.

A member of the same plant family as the roses, this pretty shrub flowers in Spring - May in England and September and October in Sydney.

White Flower of the Day - Banksia Rose

Flower of the Day -White Banksia Rose

Energetic properties: connecting with family and friends, remembering loved ones who have passed over

Message for today: Those who have passed on are still with us in spirit

This pretty Australian native climbing rose blooms in Spring. Banksia roses always remind me of my grandmother, Margery who grew these in her garden.

White Flower of the Day - Jasmine

Flower of the Day - Jasmine

Energetic properties: bringing peace and wisdom

Today's message: calming and peaceful thoughts will help to  focus the mind on small goals today, and greater achievements in the future.

These delicate, pure white star shaped flowers have a sweet floral perfume, especially noticeable in the evening. Jasmine is respected by Buddhist monks, as an aid to meditation and contemplation.

White Flower of the Day - Apricot blossom

Flower of the Day - Apricot Blossom

Energetic properties: connecting with Life Purpose, bringing projects to fruition

Today's message: Focus attention on what is meaningful and important, rather than the everpresent distractions of everyday life