Flower of the Day - Autumn Rose

This two toned rose develops a soft yellow colour as it opens

Flower of the Day - Autumn Rose bud

It may be almost Winter in Sydney but the warm weather has the roses still budding - this photo was taken yesterday!

Flower of the Day - Apricot Autumn Rose

 Another gorgeous Autumn rose.

Flower of the Day - Autumn Red Rose

This velvety red rose appeared in my garden a few weeks ago. 

Flower of the Day - Autumn Rose

With the recent warm weather roses have continued to flourish in Sydney, despite Winter being only a few weeks away.

Flower of the Day - Hot pink Bougainvillea

A hot pink Bougainvillea adds some colour and finishes this week's tropical theme.

Flower of the Day - Hibbertia

A vibrant yellow Hibbertia 

Flower of the Day - Frangipani

Gorgeous tropical Frangipani - this photo was taken in Summer on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.

Flower of the Day - Pink Frangipani

Gorgeous pink Frangipani - one of my all time favourite flowers!

Flower of the Day - Pink Frangipani

As the Autumn days get colder, these gorgeous pink Frangipani are a reminder of the warmth and colour of Summer days.

Flower of the Day - Pink Cordyline

A macro shot of Cordyline flowers.

Flower of the Day - Pink Cordyline

A macro shot of a raceme of Cordyline flowers - flowering in the unusually mild Autumn conditions in Sydney.

Flower of the Day - Pink Cordyline

I think these Cordylines are really special!

Flower of the Day - Pink Cordyline

These flowers are not that easy to photograph, each star shaped flower is only a few mm across, and the long stems make depth of field a bit tricky too.

Flower of the Week - Pink Cordylines

Cordylines are tropical plants, good for shady areas and grown for their colourful foliage. Although they grow well enough here in Sydney, they don't often flower in the cooler subtropical climate. However, this Autumn,  the warmer and wetter weather has resulted in some gorgeous Cordyline flowers in my garden. Look for more all this week on Flower of the Day.

White flowers for Mothers Day

Happy Mothers day to all mothers, and to all those thinking about their Mum today.

These white Chrysanthemums were a gift from my husband.

Flower of the Day - Pink Begonia

A soft pink Begonia - with a beautiful translucent surface.

Flower of the Day - Pink Angelonia

Angleonia - another flower that looks pretty in pink - cream and purple varieties are also available.