01 November 2011

Gymea Lily

Featuring here the magnificent Gymea Lily Doryanthes excelsa.  Photos had been taken at a Flora Festival held each Spring at Kariong, Central Coast of N.S.W.

These plants can be found growing naturally in some bushland locations; the flower stems can reach a staggering 6 metres (20 feet) tall!

Looking like crushed taffeta ...







Linking to: Ruby Tuesday here


6 comments:

  1. Kathryn Dyche10:42 pm

    So pretty.

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  2. Felisol 1:52 am

    I'm speechless; a lily of 6 meters. My imagination comes short.
    The flower arrangement is stunning and oh, so exotic.The green foliage mix so enhances the vibrant red flowers.
    Lucky you.

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  3. hannah3:48 am

    What a smashing blog. I have added you to my bloglist. Such beautiful images.

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  4. Carletta7:02 am

    These are lovely Carole!
    I like the second and last shots!

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  5. Jan Castle1:18 am

    Would be greaa for Christmas!!!
    Paper Hugs,
    Jan

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  6. Bridget Larsen5:38 pm

    wow absolutely gorgeous crushed tafeta

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