Judes 2020 Photo Challenge #11: Texture
Get in close to a Banksia spinulosa, commonly called a Hairpin Banksia and Bush Candles, seeing why the Banksia has that name. The inner green and the form to yellow with blueish purple tips.
Once you get to see the full flower the colour change is dramatic with the dominant colour becoming orange and a Bush Candle lights up the bush.
I had one of these in my garden – actually several. I burnt the seeds and they germinated really well.
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Well done getting germination Amanda 🙂
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It was kind of fun and I had so many plants I sold them at a local market. They grew really well too. Some are still thriving 35 years later.
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Excellent
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Forgot to add that they are just majestic flowers. Incredible structure.
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Lovely – love Banksias, saw them first in NZ.
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Thank you A-C 🙂
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Have never seen these before. They’re amazing!
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Such a lovely plant. There are many different types of Banksia. The ones in the background are yellow
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Banksias are very interesting plants, even when dying. A good choice of texture Brian. 😊
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Thanks Jude 🙂
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This is so beautiful.
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Thank you Sadie 🙂
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You’re welcome
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