Spring in Western Australia comes as a huge surprise. Acres and acres of wild flowers, hundreds of species and a bewildering array of colour. For several years Kim has wanted to see the spring blossom (she is a trained florist after all) and our route was timed to make the most of the spectacle. Given that pictures speak much more than words, I’ve included a selection (although they don’t really do it justice) and leave you to decide just how good they are.
One plant I really must emphasise as it grows only near to the town of Mullewa is the ‘wreath flower’. Take a look at these and you’ll see where the name derives.
We’ve been amazed at what we’ve seen. We expected colour but didn’t expect the variety and certainly didn’t expect the quantity. It’s been a real highlight.
Sadly, in a few short weeks, the colour will be gone and all that will be left will be naked red dirt with a few scrubby bushes, some stunted trees, spinifex and the occasional spot of colour. But hidden in that red dirt will be the seeds ready to burst into life next spring when the rain has done its magic.
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