Mullewa in Western Australia is one of the areas you will find the wreath flower which is 4,201km (2,610 miles) from Tasmania (home). We visited this area a few years back only once.
The Wreath Flower (Lechenaultia macrantha) is known as such because of its unusual circular shape. It grows well in disturbed areas, and so is commonly found on road verges, gravel pits or areas that have been recently burnt. Time to see them in flower is springtime. We stayed on the coast at Geralton, Western Australia and took the trip to Mullewa which is 98 km one way to see these flowers which are protected.
I must admit is was a beautiful feeling to be able to see these flowers and take photos of them. That particular year there were not heaps of them to be seen.
The flowers are very pretty, and they are so special that they grow like a round wreath. I have never heard of them or seen them before. They are very beautiful. Thank you for telling me about them.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flower to see in person, Marit. I thought of you when I did the post :)
DeleteYou are most welcome.
Ain't they just beautiful! I don't think I have ever seen them over here..
ReplyDeleteI guess you won't see them anywhere Angie other than in the area mentioned as they are a native protected plant. They are a gorgeous flower and there were not that many when we were there that year, usually there is a lot more.
DeleteAmazing!!
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of the wreath flower.
Growing in such inhospitable soils. wow.
It's a protected plant, and a native of Western Australia and it's rather rare. Sandy soil with very fine gravel seems to be to their licking.
DeleteWow Margaret, how gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda, they are indeed.
DeleteBeautiful flowers.
ReplyDeleteThey are Anne and thank you.
DeleteThe wreaths are very pretty and I wonder now why I have never heard of them.
ReplyDeleteThey are pretty, R. I suppose you and many others have never heard of them because they are extremely rare and only found in the area mentioned and it's a fair drive in to see them.
DeleteIs the first wreath flower in an area planted by humans or does it come into that area via wind/rain/on animals? Your photos look like the wreath flowers are blooming in dry sand.
ReplyDeleteNo not planted by humans, animals, Hels. The wreath flower is a protected native plant/flower only found in the mid-western area of WA and is very rare. Yes, they grow in sandy fine gravel that has been disturbed.
DeleteWow this is so pretty
ReplyDeleteI agree, Jo-Anne.
DeleteIt's a lovely plant I've never heard of, and what strange conditions to thrive in.
ReplyDeleteIt's so very rare, Andrew. It's a bit of a miracle to me how they grow there in that sand and fine gravel but that is nature I guess. I have no idea who told us about the plant, but we were curious so hence we hunted it out, so glad we did.
DeleteThey made a great job in that special corner of your country. I think it is not easy to grow flowers on that soil.
ReplyDeleteNot easy to grow at all I guess. They are a native rare plant only found in that area.
DeleteHow unusual and really beautiful! Thank you for introducing something to me that I have never seen or even heard of before. Great photos Margaret!
ReplyDeleteThank you Denise and you are welcome. We were so lucky we found them and travelling at the right time.
DeleteBellas composiciones florales nos brindas con tus bellas imagenes.
ReplyDeleteUn saludo.
Thank you, Ildefonso.
DeleteWhat a special flower this is, Margaret.
ReplyDeleteWe don't know this species in the Netherlands.
I enjoyed your photos.
I wish you a very nice weekend.
All the best, Irma
I really don't think many Australians know about the wreath flower either, Irma.
DeleteThank you.
Love 'em!
ReplyDelete:) they are certainly different.
DeleteOh! I've never heard of this flower! Gorgeous!
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Donna
Thanks Donna, very different flowers.
DeleteIt would be worth going back again just to see the flowers!
ReplyDeleteIt certainly would, David and hopefully there would be more about.
DeleteOh the flowers are just too pretty.
ReplyDeleteThey are pretty, Mary.
DeleteSuch a pretty colour flower, which I'd not heard of before.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for including the map ... Australia is so vast!
Enjoy the coming weekend.
All the best Jan
They are certainly pretty, Jan. You are welcome regarding the map. Did you know the moon fits into Australia from East to West!
DeleteDíky za báječný příspěvek, který rozšířil mé obzory, protože tuto zajímavou a krásnou květinu neznám. V Evropě nejspíš neroste, snad by mohla být v botanických zahradách. Také děkuji za mapu, to hodně pomůže představit si ten kraj, protože povrch Austrálie znám. 👍
ReplyDeleteTěším se na další příspěvky, Margaret.
Thank you. The Wreath Flower is a native of Australia and it probably wouldn't grow elsewhere due to where it's grown.
DeleteBellas flores. Me enamoraron. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThank you J.P they are lovely :)
DeleteWow!!! What wonderful flowers 🌹❤️ especially the wreath flower.
ReplyDeleteHugs and a great Sunday
It's unique Maria. I love it.
DeleteThank you
How unique and beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Bill. A very different type of flower.
DeleteThey are very pretty for someone like me who really likes flowers. I tell you that they are beautiful and because of that original round shape they have.
ReplyDeleteRegards.
Flowers are beautiful, many of us love them. It's an unusual flower and a native of Australia.
DeleteWhat a fascinating flower. Its perfect circular shape almost looks as if someone carefully arranged it on the ground, yet it is entirely nature’s own design. I can imagine how special it must have felt to find and photograph these plants after travelling so far.
ReplyDeleteEncounters like this remind us how surprising and creative nature can be. Thank you for sharing both the story and the beautiful photograph.
It does look to what you say. It was magic to see this wreath flower, we thought we had gone to heaven and back staying looking at it for ages.
DeleteNature is a marvelous things and thank you. You are welcome.
Very nice flower. I love this time of year. And I love seeing the special flowers other bloggers have in their area. Cheers, Ivy.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ivy. :)
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DeleteHello Margaret,
ReplyDeleteVery nice pictures of these special kind of flowers. So nice to se them in the sand with many kind of figures. That must be special and great to see.
Many greetings,
Marco
Thank you Marco. Was good to see them and we especially went looking for them.
DeleteÈ un fiore veramente splendido.
ReplyDeleteNon ho mai visto nulla di così bello e particolare
Yes a lovely flower and very different.
DeleteI adore flowers, and this one is so beautiful! I'm unfamiliar with Australian flora so thanks for sharing! <3
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You are most welcome, Jelena.
DeleteOh wow. I've never seen these flowers before. They're amazing.
ReplyDeleteI love them Liam.
DeleteThose wreath flowers are beautiful. I've never heard of them before. Enjoyed the other wildflowers, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pauline. Alway good to be able to show something different.
DeleteI’ve never come across anything like this before.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful!
Thank you for sharing it with us, Margaret
Your photos are gorgeous as always.
Thank you Veronica, and you are most welcome. I'm sure not many Australians know about these flowers let alone seen them.
DeleteWow, what an incredible experience! Traveling all the way from Tasmania to see the Wreath Flower in Mullewa must have been so rewarding. I love how you captured not just the beauty of these unique circular blooms, but also the effort it takes to find them—driving nearly 100 km one way and exploring areas where they naturally thrive. It’s fascinating how they grow in disturbed areas and even survive post-fire landscapes. Posts like this make me appreciate the patience and dedication behind truly connecting with nature, and now I really want to see these protected flowers in spring for myself!"
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Wow, what an incredible adventure! I love how you highlighted not just the beauty of the Wreath Flower, but also the effort it took to see them—driving nearly 100 km one way just to witness their springtime bloom. The fact that they thrive in such unique, sometimes harsh environments makes them even more special. Your description really makes me appreciate the wonder of these protected flowers and the natural beauty of Western Australia. I can’t wait to visit someday!"
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Thank you Sadia. They were good to see and certainly worth the extra miles/km.
DeleteHello Margaret,
ReplyDeleteI must say that I'm always delighted by your flowers, as well as your travels and the stories you share about them. I find them fascinating, unlike anything I see here in Poland. The mere fact that it's warm and sunny there fills me with positivity and joy.
Best regards.
Thank you for your kind words :) When we used to travelled up north from Tasmania it's always been winter time and winter up north (above Sydney as a guideline) is like our summer down here in Tasmania.
DeleteNature is amazing! Never heard or seen something like Wreath Flower! All the photos are beautiful and awesome. Worth a drive! Thank you for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome. Unusual name for a flower I guess.
DeleteThe wreath flowers are so unique, and it’s wonderful you were able to see them in their natural setting. Truly a memorable trip.
ReplyDeleteQue flores tan preciosas, me gustan muchísimo. Gracias por traerlas no las había visto nunca. Abrazos.
ReplyDeleteI think it’s the only your part of land where these gorgeous flowers grow
ReplyDeleteI am seeing them and learning about them for the first time in my life and I want to thank you for making me familiar with fact that such unique beautiful flowers exist that grow like a dancing circle 🤗♥️