More Australian Natives Flowers.

mistymorn

16 years ago

Here are a few more of the Aussie Natives growing in our garden.

Red Callistemon:

Acacia concurrens *Wattle* Growing in the chook yard:

Here is a close up:

A different Aussie Native the Galah an Australian Parrot:

Callistemon salignus *Weeping Bottlebrush*

Grevillea banksii:

And another:

These photo's were taken in the past 12 months.

Some are budding up already to flower again when the weather warms up... Misty.

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tuppitoo
16 years ago
I really love the pink grevillea.Some of the golden honey are also terrific.
chas
inga007
16 years ago
Thank you, thank you. I've been "peeping" every day and now have my reward.
Love the callistemons and the grevillea's makes me think of a colourfull toothbrush.
What fun, you included the galah's. What colourfull birds and cheeky looking too.
Looking forward to more of your beautiful photos.
Now I will look at some of your roses too....
Have a good day. Inga
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As Arthur said, the problem is going to be availability. There are a few large flowered natives eg Phaius tankervilleae, Phalaenopsis rosenstromii, Dendrobium capitisyork and its hybrids and several Caladenia but you'd be hard pressed getting a florist to find them. As you're in NSW, have you considered Dendrobium speciosum (if it's a spring wedding?) The flowers are only around 1 1/2" but the spikes are sufficiently crammed with flowers to give any other native flower a run for its money. You'd probably need to get in touch with some larger native growers or native orchid nurseries in your area to source them but you may be able to come to an agreement between the florist and the grower. However, it may be very difficult assuring good quality flowers at the right time. If you're looking for native orchid growers or nurseries ask at the nearest ANOS group. Go to the links page of their website: http://www.anos.org.au Personally, as weddings are a string of problems waiting to eventuate, I'd be inclined to forego the native orchids or bend the rules and use readily available exotics to save yourself an additional stress. Sorry for the chary, married-male response. Andrew
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It's found in all states, albeit in dryer areas. About the only thing that R. spinescens isn't tolerant of is poorly drained sites. It's known in ornamental horticulture as being a good plant in coastal areas due to its tolerance of salt pray, so perhaps it's worth a try. Considering how dry it's been in Brisbane of late, I don't see why you couldn't grow it successfully. It's also very tolerant of compaction. Like I said, the only thing I'm aware of in terms of how finicky this plant is would be poor drainage. I'd give it a go, Lynne.
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mistymorn
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks chas Grevillea have beautiful flowers that one is endemic to our area I grow more plants from the seeds.
I was given some seeds of the white Grevillea banksii two years ago and I am hoping that it will flower this year as I have never seen it in real life..

Inga Thank you once again.. I used to post photos a lot once but no one replied so I joined another Australian Forum I often post on GW US site I put Orchids on this week for ID.
My roses are blooming at present as I grow them in our Winter, and let them go into dormancy in the Summer when it is too hot.. I will post some tomorrow for you promise..

Here is one I took this during the week *Renae and Friends * I love bees..

{{gwi:2113411}}

You have a wonderful day too Cheers...Misty
heather_b
16 years ago
Hi MM,
It's lovely to see your photo's again. I haven't been on for ages, but have missed seeing your beautiful photos when I have. I have had a sticky at the other Aussie site where a few went but don't find it as user friendly (or maybe I haven't tried hard enough).
Heather
mistymorn
Original Author
16 years ago
Hi Heather its great to hear from you too, I often look in and put pics on in replies to members posts. I sometimes post on the US site also put pics in their Photo Gallery and the Hortiplex data base so I am still around just not seen as often. I agree with you about that other Aussie site. I am on a different one now its really great fab admin and members..

I will post more pics and I hope others will also, though lots of mine will be tropicals...MM.
Liatris
16 years ago
Fantastic pics, Misty. I always preferred the format of this site to the other one too. It's a shame all the advertising here killed it.
mistymorn
Original Author
16 years ago
Thank you Liatris is good to hear from you also there are still plenty of us around here.

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