Margaret Preston
Wheelflower
[Stenocarpus wheelflower Australian]
1929
This woodblock has been one of my favourite Australian art works for a very long time. Up until two weeks ago, I had only ever seen the real flowers once when they were cut. However, two weeks ago I found a tree during one of my walks close to home.
I went back today to 'harvest' some of the seeds, which I hope I can germinate and grow.
I collected some of the dead flowers with, hopefully, an abundance of seeds to sow.
http://cs.nga.gov.au/Detail.cfm?IRN=28961
The tree hides its blooms well. I have driven past e tree many times but only saw the flowers while walking. Yet again, 'Blink n you miss it'!
What a gorgeous flowering tree. Is it in your garden.
ReplyDeleteNo, Birdie....if only I had a garden large enough to have one! It is in West St North Sydney opposite Ridge St. I'd like to germinate the seeds though and perhaps plant one in a nearby park. Cheers
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful tree. Bees love the flowers, as do honeyeaters. We have a framed poster print of the Margaret Preston woodblock.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy walking around for the same reason - you see so many wonderful things that you miss driving past.