Star Jasmine by Georgie

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A gorgeous arch of white flowering Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) photographed by Georgie. It must smell divine!

White Agapanthus by Georgie

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A pretty white cluster of Agapanthus buds and flowers photographed by Georgie

Agapanthus by Georgie

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Agapanthus, with its clusters of blue-purple flowers will grow well in shady areas of the garden. Agapanthus are related to lilies. It is important to cut off the dead flower heads to prevent the seeds spreading into bushland.

Red Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) by Georgie

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Hibiscus are native to Asia, but have been hybridised in Hawaii, Sri Lanka, Fiji and Australia.

Epacris by Georgie

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Red Hibiscus by Georgie

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Red Rose by Georgie

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Flowering Red Gum by Georgie

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With its bright red blossoms, this flowering red gum is a bright and festive start to December. Photo taken in Perth by Georgie.
Flowers by Friends will feature red flowers from now until Christmas.

Formosa Lily by Georgie

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Formosa Lilies photographed in Perth by Georgie. 

Star Jasmine by Georgie

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Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) has pure white star shaped flowers with a sweet perfume. Originally from South China and Malaysia, Star Jasmine is a vigorous climber.

Pink Flower by Georgie

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I don't know the name of this flower, sent to me by Georgie, but the star shaped flowers are a gorgeous pink colour. 

Garden Classics - Grape Hyacinth by Georgie

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Grape hyacinth are perennial bulbs that have blue flowers arranged in a form that resembles bunches of grapes.

Orange blossom by Georgie

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Spring Flowers - Wisteria by Georgie

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Japanese wisteria (Wisteria floribunda) has highly perfumed clusters of flowers. It is native to Japan, and part of the sweet pea family.

Spring Flowers - Spanish bluebell by Georgie

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Beautiful bluebells (Endymion hispanicus) photographed by Georgie in Perth, Western Australia

Flower of the Week - Lily - Arum lily by Georgie

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This weeks flower will be the Lily, starting with the Arum lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica) photographed in Perth, Western Australia by Georgie.

Arum lilies, originally from Southern Africa are popular garden plants, and commonly used in floristry. Unfortunately these plants are toxic to humans and animals if ingested, and have been declared an environmental weed in many parts of Australia.

Keep cats away from all lilies, as cats are particularly susceptible to lily poisoning - even ingesting tiny amounts of pollen can be fatal. 

Unusual flowers - Bromeliad by Georgie

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This week features unusual flowers. This gorgeous multi coloured bromeliad was photographed in Perth by Georgie.  

Spring blossom - Plum Blossom by Georgie

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"Red Plum" blossom photographed by Georgie.  The fruit is red, the flowers are white.

Spring blossom - Apricot by Georgie

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Apricot blossom photographed in Perth by Georgie

First week of Spring - Freesias by Georgie

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The first week of spring - and the freesias are out, with their gorgeous perfume and petals splashed with colour.  Photos taken by Georgie in Perth, Western Australia.