Flower of the Day - Autumn Rose

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

Flower of the Week - Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)

Hydrangeas are originally native to China, though they have become much hybridised and are now grown throughout the world. In Sydney they flower just before Christmas. The flowers, in clusters (corymbs) may be blue, mauve, pink white or red. There are two main groups, the hortensis or mop head hydrangeas and the lace caps.  The colour of the flowers can be altered by adding aluminium sulphate (for blue flowers) or lime (for pink or red flowers).

Tropical Flower of the Day - Hot pink Hibiscus

Flower of the Day - pink hibiscus

These gorgeous flowers always make me think of a tropical holiday - beaches, sunsets, turquoise waters, palm trees and hibiscus!

Flower of the Day - Yellow Rose

Flower of the Day - Yellow rose, and ladybird (ladybug). 

Ladybirds are regarded as a symbol of prosperity.

A New Year - and Everything's Coming up Roses!

Flower of the Day - Iceberg Roses

Tropical Flower of the Day - Hibiscus

Flower of the Day - a pretty apricot coloured hibiscus.

Tropical Flower of the Day - Hibiscus

Tropical Flower of the Day - Hibiscus

Originally from Asia, hibiscus have been bred and grown in gardens throughout the world. Colours may be red, pink, yellow, mauve and many variations of these.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from Flower of the Day!

Flower of the Day - Red and Green Kangaroo Paw

Flower of the Day - Red and Green Kangaroo Paw 

(Anigozanthus manglesii)

Red Flower of the Day - Rose

Flower of the Day - Red rose

Energetic properties -Red roses are traditionally associated with love and romance and enhancing passion and motivation.

"The Russian word for red, krasniy, originally meant 'beautiful'. In the Slavic family of languages, red denotes living and beauty, and who could not like the idea of red sharing a common root with the words for joy, hilarity and love, as it does in the Indian language?" 

from "colour a journey" by Victoria Alexander (Murdoch Books 2012)

Flower of the Day - Iberis amara (Candytuft)

Flower of the Day - Iberis

Energetic properties - renewal and cleansing

Sydney's having a cold snap at the moment  and the wind is freezing. This flower reminds me of winter snow!

Flower of the Day - Aechmea gamosepala

Flower of the Day - Aechema gamosepala

Energetic properties - staying centred, increasing vitality and  magnifying positive intentions

Aechemea is a type of bromeliad native to Brazil. In Sydney it flowers during winter.  This is one of about a dozen or so I have flowering in my garden at the moment.

Flower of the Day - White Protea

Flower of the Day - White Protea

Message - Healing from loss or grief

Proteas are usually photographed after the flower has opened, but the buds are beautiful, too. This protea (the flower about 10cm in length) was photographed in a neighbour's garden in Sydney. 

Flower of the Day - Dandelion

Flower of the Day - Dandelion

Message - Appreciate the simple things 

Flower of the Day - Orange Nasturtium

Flower of the Day - Orange Nasturtium

Message - Vibrance

Flower of the Day - Red Dianthus

Flower of the Day - Red Dianthus

Message - Vitality

Dianthus are originally from Europe and East Asia, and are closely related to carnations. This flower is about 2.5 cm in diameter.

Flower of the day - Rosemary

Flower of the day - Rosemary

Message - Remembrance