Artwork by Michelle

Image copyright 2013 Michelle Mabbott

This year Flower by Friends will also feature artwork with flowers - like this gorgeous pastel drawing, "Dreaming of a white lily" by Sydney artist Michelle Mabbott.

Rock Lily by Michelle

Rock Lily (Dendrobium orchid) photographed by Michelle in Sydney. There are over 50 species of Dendrobium orchids in Australia

Unusual flowers - Moonflower (Ipomoea alba) by Michelle

Image copyright 2013 Michelle Mabbott

Moonflower is a pretty climber with heart shaped leaves and white trumpet shaped flowers that open at night.  In the same plant group as "Morning Glory", it grows quickly, spreads and easily and often becomes invasive.

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.                                                                                                                                                           

Water Lily by Michelle

Image Copyright 2013 Michelle Mabbott

Photo taken at "Eden Gardens" in Sydney