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Monday, 4 June 2012
PINCUSHION PROTEA
Leucospermum cordifolium cv.'Veldt Fire' is native to the South west cape of South Africa. It is a small shrub, flowering beautifully in September, the Southern Spring. The flowers are large, up to 10 cm in diameter and quite spectacular! They grow well in Australia.
This post is part of the Mellow Yellow Monday meme,
This post is part of the Mellow Yellow Monday meme,
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That one is a stunner! I have never sen it before...how amazing!
ReplyDeleteNiesamowity i śliczny kwiat. Pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeleteAmazing and beautiful flower. Yours.
It is so beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteNever seen these -beautiful and colorful, and individual! Thanks for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and unique!
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Moms...Check Nyo
Yummy-as-can-be
Fabulous shots! I love protea, and always had them in the garden when I lived in Oz.
ReplyDeletethis is an amazing flower--haven't seen this before. terrific photos.
ReplyDeletethose flowers are amazing indeed! never saw such!!
ReplyDeleteNick, as I was scrolling down, I was expecting a cake, with those lovely candles!
ReplyDeleteA pleasant surprise to know - they are flowers.