A little bit of Africa in the heart of Perth.....!

Although my usual preference is for soft, aromatic, romantic flowers I can't help but admire the brash, robust 'couldn't give a damn' exuberance of the spiky weather hardy flora such as the leucospermum, aloes, stelitzias and the proteas which are the same family as our banksia. The South African garden, which is part of the original design in Kings Park, like many Australian plants comes into it's full glory in spring and summer. The protea below (worth a click) were like honey cups, the bee disappearing into the feathery folds was one of many that were already in the middle of the flower, fascinating to watch! There's so much more to see of the spring festival, Aimee's battery died not long after we arrived tsk! so a return visit is on the cards! Goodness is it really Thursday already, roll on the end of renovation madness :) Take care and stay safe.....