Kevtoberfest #16 Blue Mountains
In late September the Blue Mountains were in full bloom, with flowering natives and exotic blossoms competing for our attention at every stop.
At Jenolan Caves, spring flowers and magnolias filled every available space.
On the Federal Pass track to Scenic World, tiny native blossoms glowed in jewel-like colours.
In Leura, cherry trees laden with delicate blossoms attracted photographers and bees alike.
Waratahs grew wild beside the road to Anvil Rock
and at the Botanic Gardens alongside rhododendrons, proteas and camellias.
Clusters of golden flowers glowed beside blackened seed pods on banksias at Gordon Falls Reserve.
Springtime in the Blue Mountains is blooming beautiful!
What a fabulous display, Carol! Your photos are so beautiful š š
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Thank you, Jo. There were so many flowers to photograph on this trip.
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We are just starting to get spring flowers now – very behind this year. I love your displays.
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Thanks, Anabel. Soon you’ll have beautiful displays too.
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Fingers crossed!
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Beautiful flowers and colours Carol – I really do love the waratahs best. They are quite a remarkable sight! It must be lovely in the Blue Mountains in springtime with all the exotics and the natives jostling for pride of place!
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This was the first time I’d seen waratahs growing wild. It was quite exciting. Spring is the perfect time to visit the Blue Mountains.
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Lovely photos Carol!
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Thanks, Denzil.
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Theyāre all so stunning Carol. The only thing we need now is a āsmell meā button on WP to bring them to life. š
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That would be fun!
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We love spring flowers. Our spring bulbs are beginning to bloom now. Mountains will have flowers soon. Your photos are beautiful.
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Thank you, Ducks. I’m happy to see flowers at any time of year, but spring ones are definitely special.
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All the flowers are lovely but I am enjoying the photos of the natives most of all.
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They are quite special and often so small.
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Beautiful display of spring flowers, Carol. They really do lighten our spirits, don’t they?
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Oh yes, Cathy. There’s nothing like a sunny drift of daffodils.
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I love visiting there any time of the year but spring time really is special š
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The mountain climate is perfect for spring blooms.
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WOW, Carol. Your photos are magnificent. What a gorgeous display! I’m going to share it on Always Write FB if FB will let me. š
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I hadn’t seen you for ages, Marsha. WordPress must have done one of its unauthorised housecleans, and plucked you off my list. You’re back now.
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Awwww thanks for putting me back. Iām sporadic at blogging, but Iāve been posting recently. You never know what new algorithm WP will use, though! ššš Thanks again Yvonne.
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Thanks, Marsha. Every garden we saw was stunning.
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Youāve turned me into a garden maniac! But your pics could go in a magazine! š
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Thanks!
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We have so many wonderful native blooms, we’re very lucky.
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I fell in love with the waratahs, Yvonne. We were lucky to find some growing wild.
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My gardening soul has now been soothed. You gathered together some gorgeous flowers here. And, since it is still cold with snow flurries every other day, these photos are the closest to spring I am getting this week. š
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I’m glad you enjoyed these flowers, Judy. Hopefully spring isn’t too far away for you.
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It certainly is. Late September you say? I shall make a note of that.
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We were there in mid-September. The cherry trees probably needed another couple of weeks and the rhododendrons another month to be at their peak. Still all very beautiful.
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I’m not a rhodie fan (unlike a certain person we know) but blossom is good. However, very difficult to get the timing right and one strong wind and bam! All gone!
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Gorgeous – what a wonderful collection of blooms and blossoms.
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Such a wonderful collection of flowers!
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Thanks!
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We frequently stop at Laura on our way to Sydney. Itās such a sweet (though touristy) town and always has something worth seeing in its gardens.
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It is a pretty place and only touristy in the main street. We went beyond that and really enjoyed our day.
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That should say Leura, of course.
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How many and beautiful exotic unknown flowers to me. I am glad that You presented them. Thank You.
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I’m pleased to know you’ve enjoyed them all, Matti.
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Beautiful place! thanks for taking me there! Bye. K
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Glad you enjoyed it, Kamila.
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After looking at your beautiful photos I think I MUST go there in spring
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Oh yes! It was quite chilly some days, but worth it to see the beautiful gardens at their best.
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Really beautiful flowers & plants!
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They grow well in this cool climate.
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