Red Amarylis Lily

 

Flower of the Day - White Jonquil

These delicate white jonquils were a surprise find.

Normally, they would appear at the end of Winter, but these were happily blooming in Sydney's mild Autumn weather last month.

Green Flower of the Day - Snowdrop or Snowflake (Leucojum vernum)

Flower of the Day - Snowdrop (or Snowflake)

Message - be yourself, be natural & have fun

Green is the colour of nature and the symbol for sustainability, conservation and recycling.  Those who have a talent for gardening are said to have "green thumbs" or "green fingers".

Some ways to be more green could be:

• removing invasive plants and weeds from your garden
• enjoying locally grown seasonal produce instead of imported items
• selecting organic fruit, vegetables, grains and packaged foods where possible
• remembering to use a pretty shopping bag instead of flimsy plastic bags
• choosing products with less packaging
• using a beautiful cup instead of disposable cups
• avoiding bringing unnecessary plastic items into the home
• walking instead of driving short distances
• buying a beautiful vintage item instead of a cheaply made new one

Orange Flower of the Day - Clivea

Flower of the Day - Clivea

Message - Inspiration bears fruit

Orange is associated with festivity, happiness, fun, joyousness, optimism, balance, ambition, being energetic, flamboyance, warmth, enthusiasm, generosity, vibrance and expansion.

Red Fruit of the Day - Clivea

Fruit of the Day - Clivea

Message - abundance, enjoying the fruits of one's labour

Red is a colour associated with festivities, physical energy, survival and sexuality. Some ways to add more red in your life could be:

• wear red clothing
• accessorise your home with red - cushions, throws
• sleep in red sheets
• wear red lipstick
• eat red foods - strawberries, cherries, cranberry juice and beetroot
• carry or wear a red stone such as ruby or garnet

Flower of the Day - Snowflake (Leucojum vernum)

 Flower of the Day - Snowflake

Message - Be yourself, colour outside the lines!

Snowflakes, these beautiful pure white bell shaped flowers with splashes of lime green, always make me think of fairies! The flowers seem to emanate a very clean and pure energy, but there is also a sense of playfulness and fun about them. Snowflakes grow from bulbs, and are always welcome when they pop up in my garden each Winter. 

Flower of the Day - Clivea (Kaffir Lily)

Flower of the Day - Clivea

Message - Inspiration bears fruit

Cliveas or Kaffir lilies are originally from South Africa. They have smooth dark green foliage and flowers which may be apricot, orange, yellow, scarlet or white. After the flowers wilt, they develop into beautiful crimson red berries.

A Yellow Jonquil to brighten your day

Flower of the Day - Jonquil

Message - Positive energy at work and home

Flower of the Day - Peruvian daffodil

Flower of the Day - Peruvian daffodil

Message - honesty and trust

This photo was taken in a garden at Port Douglas, Far North Queensland. The white flowers are about 15cm across.