Rose bud by Lynda

Image Copyright 2013 Lynda Shrimpton

Photo taken in Sydney

Daffodil by Romaine

Image copyright 2013 Romaine Moss

Photo taken in North Western Sydney

Tibouchina by Frances

Image Copyright 2013 Frances Brown

Photograph taken in North Western Sydney

Tibouchina is originally from Brazil, but is grown widely in Sydney for its abundant winter flowers.  The violet-purple flowers are each about 5-6 cm wide.

Gymea Lily by Michelle

Image Copyright 2103 Michelle Mabbott

Photo taken in North western Sydney

Gymea Lily (Doryanthes excelsa) is an Australian native shrub found in the Sydney region and further north. The ruby red flowers (each about 10 cm across) grow in clusters, on tall spikes high above the foliage. They are hard to photograph because the spikes may be up to 4 metres (about 12 feet) in height.                                                                                                                                                           

Rose Selection by Georgie

Image Copyright Georgie Brown 2013

Photo taken in Perth, Western Australia

White Jonquils by Joanna

Image copyright Joanna Ferguson 2013

Photo taken in North Western Sydney

Traditionally white flowers are symbols of peace and purity.

Bougainvillea (Paper Flower) by Georgie

Image Copyright Georgie Brown 2013

Photo taken in Perth, Western Australia

Bougainvillea, also known as Paper flower are woody vines, originally from tropical South America. They flower during Summer, and sometimes continue flowering for many months after. The actual flowers are the tiny cream coloured ones in the centre. The brilliantly coloured petal-like bracts may be crimson, white, carmine red, rose-violet, pale pink or white with pink edges.

Water Lily by Michelle

Image Copyright 2013 Michelle Mabbott

Photo taken at "Eden Gardens" in Sydney

Pink Guernsey lily by Georgie

Image Copyright Georgie Brown 2013

Photo taken in Perth, Western Australia

Colourful Flowers by Romaine

Image copyright 2013 Romaine Moss

Poppy, buttercups, daisies, Rosemary and wild garlic
Photo taken in Tuscany, Italy

Gardenia bud by Joanna

Image Copyright 2013 Joanna Ferguson

Photo taken in North Western Sydney

Red Rose by Sophie

Image Copyright 2013 Sophie Wilson

"Mister Lincoln" rose, grown and photographed by Sophie

Poppy by Romaine

Image Copyright 2013 Romaine Moss

Photo taken in Tuscany

Apricot Rose by Ruth

Image copyright 2013 Ruth Keys

Photo Taken at Battery Point, Tasmania

Welcome to Flowers by Friends

About "Flowers by Friends

"Flowers by Friends" was created after my friends' and family's immediate and positive response to my "Flower of the Day" blogspot launched in May 2013.

Friends and family were inspired to get creative with their cameras and "Flowers by Friends" showcases some of the beautiful images they have kindly shared with me.

Thank you all so much!

Frances