Christmas can't be that far away .............

[Bernzfotos]

I say that because I found an example on the North Shore of what I believe is the NZ Christmas tree 'Pohutukawa' in blossom - it usually starts flowering in November/December and if it does flower early then that is a good sign for a good summer this year.

The pohutukawa or New Zealand Christmas Tree, metsiderosis excelsa, is one of the most outstanding plants of the entire New Zealand flora. A tougher or more adaptable coastal tree would be hard to find, for the pohutukawa will gain a foothold in the most inhospitable of rock crevices where continual lashings of salt-laden winds and drenchings of salt water are the norm, and life giving fresh water and nutrients are scarce in the extreme.



Maybe a Japanese Iris



Lily at a flower shop



Lavender

[mpascal]

Bernz, these are all so beautiful, the third is my fav though. Looking forward to seeing a NZ christmas through your eyes. T.F.S

Michael

[RuthieMae]

Gorgeous shots! Last one is my favorite!

[Bernzfotos]

Originally Posted by mpascal

Bernz, these are all so beautiful, the third is my fav though. Looking forward to seeing a NZ christmas through your eyes. T.F.S

Michael

Thanks Michael.

Originally Posted by RuthieMae

Gorgeous shots! Last one is my favorite!

Thanks Ruthie - rather quiet this morning (NZ time ) everyone must be watching the USA Tennis final as I am at the moment. Cheers, Bernz

[beachcomber]

if it does flower early then that is a good sign for a good summer this year.

A good omen I hope.
Theese are some of the prettiest flowers I think I've ever seem, quite stunning. Excellent post bernz, I enjoyed that one, thank you

[Jake Steele]

Beautiful work. The third one is amazing.

[Bernzfotos]

Originally Posted by beachcomber

if it does flower early then that is a good sign for a good summer this year.

A good omen I hope.
Theese are some of the prettiest flowers I think I've ever seem, quite stunning. Excellent post bernz, I enjoyed that one, thank you

Thanks Beach - Cheers, Bernz

Originally Posted by Jake Steele

Beautiful work. The third one is amazing.

Thanks Jake. Cheers, Bernz

[Ella1267]

Very nice flowers....I love the bright colors of the first...

[Bernzfotos]

Originally Posted by Ella1267

Very nice flowers....I love the bright colors of the first...

Thanks Angella

[DRs]

magnificent sets of flowers bernz. i love the the color as well.