Flower of the Day - Erysimum (Wallflowers)

This cute flower is Erysimum or Wallflower

They are part of the Brassicaceae or cabbage family

Flower of the Day - Bougainvillea

Flower of the Day is Bougainvillea glabra. 

Technically the flowers are the small yellow centres, and the mauve parts are bracts (modified leaves).

Flower of the Day - Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

Rosemary for ANZAC day - " Lest we forget"

Rosemary is a woody perennial herb and belongs to the large mint or Lamiaceae plant family

Flower of the Day - Purple Hibiscus

This is a mauve hibiscus that I spotted when on holiday 

on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Autralia 

Flower of the Day Purple Viola

Continuing with the purple theme, here are more gorgeous purple & mauve violas from my garden.

Flower of the Day - Mauve Viola

Mauve, purple and yellow violas from my garden

Flower of the Day - Singapore Orchids

More beautiful orchids from the National Orchid Garden 
in the beautiful Singapore Botanic Gardens

Flower of the Day - Hebe diosmifolia

Australian Native Orchid - Dendrobium Orchid

Australian Native orchid - Dendrobium Species.

WWI April 25th 1915 - ANZAC troops land in Gallipoli.

Flower of the Day - Crucifix Orchid

Flower of the Day - Agapanthus bud

A blue/purple agapanthus bud viewed from above.

Flower of the Day - Hydrangea buds in green, white and mauve

Hydrangea buds often have a greenish tinge, they develop colour as they open.

Flower of the Day - Blue and mauve Hydrangeas

Macro shot of a blue and mauve tinged hydrangea

Flower of the Week (again!) Hydrangea macrophylla

Flower of the Day - mauve Hydrangea

I have so many beautiful Hydrangea photos that I have to do another week of them!

Flower of the Week - Hydrangea macrophylla

Flower of the day - Hydrangea 

Hydrangeas seem to thrive in the warm humid Sydney summers and produce prolific flowerings.

Flower of the Day - Nodding Violet

Flower of the Day - Nodding Violet (Streptocarpus saxorum)

Nodding violets, also known as Cape primrose are originally from Tanzania and Kenya.

The seed pods of this plant are long and slender, like a vanilla bean, and the twist open longitudionally. The name Streptocarpus is from the Greek "streptos" meaning twisted, and "karpos", a fruit. The species name "saxorum" refers to it being found amongst rocks.

Flower of the Day - Mini Orchid (Dendrobium)

Flower of the Day - Mini orchid (Dendrobium)

These mini orchids are Australian natives.  Each flower is about 3 cm (1.5 inches) across and grows in clusters on stems up to about 30cm long.

Flower of the Day - Hebe diosmifolia

                                           

Flower of the Day  - Hebe diosmifolia
Energetic properties: enabling higher thoughts, deflecting lower energies
Message for today: think the best of yourself and others

Flower of the Day - Hebe

Flower of the Day - Hebe
Energetic properties: deflecting lower energies
Message for today: be positive and focus on the big picture rather than on small annoyances.

Originally from New Zealand, hebes are popular evergreen garden shrubs, with many hybrid varieties available. The racemes of flowers may be white, purple, pink, lilac, or blue.  More on hebes at The Hebe Society.

Flower of the Day - Japanese Wisteria

Flower of the Day - Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria floribunda)
Energetic properties: increasing focus and energy, helping with decision making and procrastination, feminine strengths

Today's message: choosing natural cleaning products and fresh natural foods will help keep a clear head.

October is wisteria time in Sydney!  These beautiful clusters of mauve/blue pea shaped flowers have an exotic floral perfume. There is also a white version of this wisteria that smells lovely too.