Gardens of Giverny by Lorna

Image copyright 2013 Lorna Derby

Photo of Cone flowers  taken in Monet's garden, Giverny in France

Hibiscus by Sylvia

Image copyright 2013 Sylvia Denne

Photo taken in Bill's garden, Culburra, NSW. 

Plum Blossom by Romaine

Image copyright 2013 Romaine Moss

Plum blossom are traditionally associated with winter and hope in Chinese culture.  It can also symbolise undying love.

Tuscan Poppies by Romaine

Image copyright 2013 Romaine Moss

Hardenbergia by Georgie

Image copyright 2013 Georgie Brown

Hardenbergia are Australian plants that flower during the winter months. Photo taken in Perth, Western Australia. The flowers are about 2 cm across.

Rose by Sophie

Image copyright 2013 Sophie Wilson

Rose grown and Photographed by Sophie

Azaleas by Lynda

Image Copyright 2013 Lynda Shrimpton

Photo taken in Sydney

Azaleas are wonderful flowering shrubs, sometimes having so many flowers that the foliage is hidden.

Yellow Nasturtium by Joanna

Image copyright Joanna Ferguson 2013

Photo taken in North Western Sydney

Nasturtiums, originally from Peru are trailing plants that flower for most of the year in Sydney. They come in shades of orange, yellow, or red and may be striped or spotted with brown or red. They grow easily from seeds, and take about 8 weeks from sowing to flowering. This flower is about 6cm across. The plants are also edible, with the flowers and leaves being used in salads. The leaves have a peppery taste.

Azaleas by Georgie

Image Copyright 2013 Georgie Brown 

Photo taken in Perth, Western Australia

Camellia sasanqua by Joanna

Image copyright 2013 Joanna Ferguson 

Photo taken in North Western Sydney

Camellia sasanqua flowers are centred with gold tipped stamens. They flower beautifully in Sydney from Autumn onwards.