Flower of the Day - Gardenia

Flower of the Day - Gardenia

Gardenias have always been one of my favourite flowers with their silky white petals, glossy deep green leaves and intense perfume. Seeing the first gardenias in late November or early December reminds me that Christmas is approaching.

Flower of the Day - Begonia

Flower of the Day - Begonia

Flower of the Day - Aquilegia

Flower of the Day - Aquilegia

These lovely flowers may be single or double, in white, pink, red, mauve, violet or combinations of these colours. Aquilegia are also known as Columbine or Granny's bonnets.

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 - a drenched one!

After all the rain in Sydney over the past 2 weeks
 today's Flower of the day is a very drenched Gardenia. 

Flower of the Day - Pelargonium

Flower of the Day - Pelargonium

These pelargoniums have pretty coloured markings on the leaves.

Flower of the Day - Pelargonium

Flower of the Day - Pelargonium

The richly coloured markings on these pelargoniums are an attractive feature.

Flower of the Day - Pelargonium

Flower of the Day - Pelargonium

Flower of the Day - Pelargonium

Flower of the Day - Pelargonium

Flower of the Week - Pelargonium

Flower of the Day - Pelargonium

Pelargoniums, also known as geraniums are originally from South Africa.  They are easy to grow and come in a variety of colours and flower shapes. Many have fragrant leaves such as lemon, apple, rose, pine or mint scented.  The smaller flower in the picture is a Seaside daisy.


All the pelargoniums featured this week are grown by Janet, in Sydney.

Flower of the Day - Tea Tree

Flower of the Day - Tea Tree

A pretty Australian flowering plant to finish the week.

Flower of the Day - Flame Pea

Flower of the Day - Flame Pea (Chorizema cordatum)

Chorizema is a vibrantly coloured orange-red and pink Australian wildflower, found naturally only in Western Australia.  It has 4 pea shaped petals approz 10-12mm across.