Flower of the Day - Pink Rock Orchid

Flower of the Day - Pink Rock Orchid (Dendrobium)

These mini orchids are about 3cm (1 1/2 inches) across.  There is also a white version of this flower. Australia has over 50 different species of Dendrobium orchids. 

Flower of the Day - Black Wattle

Flower of the Day - Black Wattle (Callicoma serratifolia)

Callicoma serrata is a shrub or tree that has pom pom like clusters of cream -yellow flowers, each about 1.5 cm in diameter. Callicoma is a monotypic genus - this is the only species in it. Although the flowers resembles Acacias (wattles),  the two are not related.

This plant was the main species used by the Early European settlers in Sydney to make "wattle and daub" huts. 

Flower of the Day - Pink Rice flower

Flower of the Day - Pink Rice Flower (Pimlea ferruginea)

The Pink Rice Flower is an Australian wildflower found in the coastal areas of southern Western Australia. The flower clusters are about 3cm across.

Flower of the Day - Flannel flower

Flower of the Day - Flannel Flower (Actinotus helianthi)

Flannel flower is an Australian native plant found naturally on the east coast of New South Wales and southern Queensland. The actual flowers are tiny, being in the fluffy part in the centre surrounded by the velvety white bracts (modified leaves).

Flower of the Day - Hot Pink colour

I'm not sure what this flower is - but the bright pink colour is very vibrant and joyful!

Flower of the Day - Hot Pink Azalea

Flower of the Day - hot pink Azalea
Energetic properties - wisdom and spiritual understanding

Flower of the Day - Red Geranium

Flower of the Day - Red Geranium
Energetic properties: increasing strength and energy levels

Message: Enjoy life!

Another vibrantly coloured geranium. 

Flower of the Day - Hot Pink Geranium

Flower of the Day - Hot Pink Geranium

Energetic properties - increasing enjoyment from life

Geraniums (or pelargoniums) are very easy to grow if you have a sunny spot.  As well as coming in a variety of colours (pink, red, white, mauve) these wonderful plants have varieties with different fragrances - including  lemon, apple, rose, pine or mint-scented leaves.

Flower of the Day - Colourful Fairy Primrose

Flower of the Day - Colourful Fairy primrose

Energetic properties: clearing negativity

Message - celebrate & appreciate the beauty of colour 

Flower of the Day - Crab Apple

Flower of the Day - Crab Apple
Energetic properties: Finding spiritual direction and life purpose, bringing projects to fruition

Message: to reach the fruit of the tree, you may  have to go out on a limb 

Flower of the Day - Pink and White Camellia

Flower of the Day - Pink and white Camellia

Energetic properties - hope and optimism
Message for today - expect good things from life 

Flower of the Day - Pink and White Azalea

Flower of the Day - Pink and White Azalea

Energetic properties: Wisdom and understanding

Message: Sometimes the longer path is one that is more rewarding