Flower of the Day - Tulips

Red & pink tulips for Sale!

Shopping at my local supermarket, I noticed these beautiful tulips for sale. 

No, they're definitely not roses!!

Although tulips are associated with the Netherlands, the tulip is not a Dutch flower. Both the flower and its name originated in the Persian Empire. Tulips, or "Laleh" as they're called in Persian are indigenous to Iran, Afghanistan and parts of Central Asia. Tulips were introduced to Europe in the 16th century and are now found across the world. 

The above information is from the New World Encyclopedia

Flower of the Day - White Agapanthus

White Agapanthus flowers close up.

Flower of the Day - White Agapanthus flowers

White Agapanhus flowers make a change from the usual mauve/blue colour.

Flower of the Day - White Agapanthus buds

White Agapanthus buds.

Flower of the Day - Blue Agapanthus Flowers

Blue Agapanthus flowers, with some white Agapanthus in the left hand corner.  More white Agapanthus will feature next week on Flower of the Day.

Flower of the Day - Agapanthus bud

Another Agapanthus, with the buds further developed.

Flower of the Day - Agapanthus bud

A blue/purple agapanthus bud viewed from above.

Flower of the Day - Bluebells

Flower of the Day - Spanish Bluebell (Endymion hispanicus)

Energetic properties:  joyful and uplifting, connecting to plants and nature
Today's Message: remember to enjoy fresh flowers or indoor plants into your home

These beautiful bell shaped flowers pop up in my garden from bulbs at the end of each Winter. I love seeing them flowering during the first weeks of September.

Blue Flower of the Day - Spanish bluebell (Endymion hispanicus)

Flower of the Day - Bluebells
Energetic properties - gifts from the natural world

Message - being in nature, and taking care of the natural environment is a pastime that offers many rewards

Originally from Europe and South Africa, these bulbs flower in late Winter or early Spring. I just love the colour!

Other notable blue flowers are cornflower, clematis, blue crocus, lithodora, forget-me-not, iris, hyacinth, grape hyacinth, hydrangea, petunia & lavender. 

Blue Australian wildflowers include the groundcover Dampiera diversifolia, Blue Lechenaultia,  Royal bluebell (Wahlenbergia gloriosa), native bluebell (Wahlenbergia stricta), the Western Australian variegated blue daisy (Felicia amelloides) and the climbing bluebell Billardiera fusiformis (also from Western Australia)

Blue Flower of the Day - Spring starflower (Ipheion uniflorum)

Flower of the Day - Spring starflower

Energetic Properties - restoration of soul purpose,
 finding your own "True North"

Blue, being the colour of the sky and the ocean in fine weather, is a calming, tranquil and soothing colour. "Blue skies" has come to mean that all is well.

In the animal kingdom, there are not many blue animals, although there are numerous birds that have blue feathers. The most vibrant blues are usually reserved for the male birds, so that they can attract the attention of females. Interestingly, in the animal world bright blue can also mean danger - for example the blue ringed octopus is highly poisonous.  Despite this association, blue is generally regarded as a safe and reassuring colour.

Yellow Flower of the Day - Tulip

Flower of the Day -  Yellow Tulip

Message - Grace, sunshine, imagination

Yellow: a colour associated with sunny days, cheerfulness, energy, intellect, optimism, happiness, idealism, imagination, summer, philosophy and hope.

Yellow is the colour of flowers being reborn in Spring, crops ripening and the colour of newly hatched chicks.  It also is one of the Autumn colours of changing leaves.  In Asia yellow has imperial and sacred significance, being the colour of Buddhism.

These yellow tulips were bought from the local supermarket. They are photographed against a painted backdrop - one of my oil painted canvases with frangipani flowers.

Flower of the Day - Pink Tulip

Flower of the Day - Pink Tulip

Message - Grace and refinement

These beautiful tulips, shop bought, were a gift from my husband on Mothers Day