Archive for November, 2008

Greviilea robusta in flower

No Comments »6th November, 2008; Category: Banksias, General, Grevillea, Using Australian Natives

Grevillea robusta

Grevillea robusta

I found this lovely, very hardy tree in a park. Grevillea robusta looks like a bonfire from the distance when in full flower. The trees can be very tall in areas of high rainfall. Here in South Australia, they become a good sized shade tree for back yards where the canopy can be used as an out door living area.

Grevillea robusta with Dryandra in Floral Arrangement

Grevillea robusta with Dryandra in Floral Arrangement

Paper daisies in floral arrangements

2 Comments »3rd November, 2008; Category: Banksias, Daisies, Using Australian Natives

Paper daisies in floral arrangements

Paper daisies in floral arrangements

This floral arrangement using paper daisies (Xerochrysm bracteatum) was made by a member of the Australian Plant Society in South Australia. It was displayed at the recent Spring Flower Show and Plant Sale. I thought it was great because it used the interesting leaves of various species of Banksia. Paper daisies can be dried and used for a long time. The Banksia flowers and leaves can also be dried and used.