Monday, 25 August 2025

That time of year again!

Wattle time here in Tasmania.  I do love to see wattle flowers, they stand out amid the green trees in the paddocks and our bush.  

We went last weekend to where I usually take photos of wattle but unfortunately the trees had been removed so I had to find another place.   Some of the wattle was out and some not.  






78 comments:

  1. Omg, wattle season looks so pretty. I love how the yellow pops against all the green it must make for such a cheerful view. Sad about your usual spot, but glad you still found some gorgeous flowers to photograph.

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    1. Wattle is always good to see as it reminds me that winter is nearly passed and spring is about to come.

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  2. Absolutely stunning, Margaret! I love the green, yellow and details! Thank you so much for sharing, dear friend.

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  3. They look very beautiful. Your climate must be warm even though it is winter at your place, Margaret.

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    1. Thank you Marit. Yes it's certainly warmer compared to where you live. Mostly the temperature is around 9 to 17 deg C in winter during the daytime, however, we find it rather cold at times..lol.

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    1. Thank you Bill, such a pretty flower and several varities.

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  5. Our wattles are starting to blaze too. Aren't they cheery and lovely?

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    1. Oh yes, EC, the yellow sure brightens up the place and reminds us spring is on it's way :)

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  6. Even with the loss of your usual spot, it must have been uplifting to find new bursts of golden wattle brightening the landscape

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    1. Oh yes it was good to find another spot, and they are not hard to find but don't always have different varieties.

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  7. Hello Margaret,
    That is a special kind of flower. Great to see them at this moment.
    They are looking wonderful. Nice pictures of it.

    Many greetings,
    Marco

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    1. Thank you Marco. Wattles are indigenous to Australia with about 1,000 species..

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  8. The wattle is not out here yet.
    On the weekend I went to the beach and the breakers were tossing
    the board riders all over the place. Beats me how the young bucks can
    stand up. Boards to the left - riders to the right!!! Ouch!
    Lovely an sunny here but at 9.00am no heat yet!
    Cheers
    Colin

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    1. Well it will be out soon and so will spring as it's only around the corner now.
      You are knowledgeable regarding the surf!
      Sunny this morning and cloudy this afternoon.

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  9. I can't believe it's that time again!
    They look beautiful.

    All the best Jan

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  10. Daffodils and wattle blooming are signs that spring is close by. I haven't seen a wattle in full bloom yet this year. I think I need to leave the city.

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    1. Oh yes, not long to spring, Andrew. I guess you do need to go country to find wattle as it's not a great tree to have in the backyard. We used to have one in our backyard, but it split in two all by itself.

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  11. What a beautiful flower this is, Margaret.
    I wish you a lovely week.
    Greetings Irma

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    1. Thank Irma. A native is that flower, always good to see it blooming this time of year.

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  12. Happy wattle watching--- and I like the three meerkats!

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    1. Thanks, and I will be watching! Ah! The meerkats, fascinating creatures.

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  13. Thanks for sharing this lovely glimpse of wattle time in Tasmania. It's so nice to hear about the landscape changing with the seasons.

    It's a shame that your usual spot for photos was gone, but it's great that you were able to find another place to capture them. Hopefully, you'll be able to get some great photos as more of the wattle blooms!

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    1. I some how think the wattle will be in full bloom from now on till September, Benita.

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  14. Great article and beautiful pic. Success for your blog ok

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  15. Wattles always seem so emblematic of Australia and I enjoy them every chance I get! Mostly in pictures, unfortunately.

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    1. One of Australia's flowers, David and always a pleasure to see.
      One day you might get here again but it is so far away.

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  16. Thanks for introducing these flowers!
    This is my first time seeing these flowers!!

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    1. You are welcome Katerinas. Just imagine see lots of trees and amongst them this lovely bright flower of yellow amid the green of the trees - very pretty.

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  17. Beautiful flowers. A single burst of yellow blossoms.
    I wish you much joy and thank you for your photos.
    Viola

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  18. A very pretty round of photos! Well done, you. So fun to do this. So fun.

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  19. I don't think I've seen those either .... perhaps not as common in England?
    They look like little suns glowing on trees. :)

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    1. It wouldn't be as common in England, Liam .
      I found this on the interent:
      Yes, wattle (Acacia) grows in England, having been introduced to the country shortly after the British settlement of Australia in 1788 and becoming a popular ornamental garden plant. Some species are hardy enough to grow in the UK's milder coastal areas, such as the silver wattle (Acacia dealbata) and the golden wreath wattle (Acacia saligna), though the latter is listed as an invasive species in the UK.

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  20. Wattle is dense and richly coloured, such that your photos look terrific. But I wonder if people are growing it less often these days, at least in Victoria.

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    1. We used to have a wattle growing in our backyard along with a gumtree, however the wattle split in two!
      I believe that as the bush is being cleared for housing, especially in the larger cities so hence no wattle. People's backyards are not big enough either they days as the houses go from fence to fence, Hels.

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  21. Your wattle flowers are absolutely gorgeous Margaret! They certainly brightened up my day. Thank you! :)

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  22. Waddle flowers? That is a new one to me. Very beautiful!

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  23. Son preciosas y huelen muy bien. Besos.

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  24. Wow the wattle is beautiful there. We have lots here too.

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    1. It is pretty no matter where it is, Diane. Always something in flower somewhere.

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  25. Beautiful photos of the acacia trees. It's a pleasure to see them blooming and beautiful.
    Happy weekend.
    Best regards.

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  26. Wattle flowers are wonderful. They always remind me of my childhood at my grandfather's house, he had some, and I always loved his flowers.
    Beautiful photos ❤️

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  27. My goodness these wattle flowers are so pretty and delightful 😍🥰♥️
    How wonderful they blossom in such abundance in your area dear Margaret 🤗
    It’s hard to look away as they have such dazzling brightness 🤗🥰
    Big thanks for brightening my day 🙏🤗♥️

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    1. They certainly take ones eye with their colour Baili.
      Thank you.

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