Kings Park wildflowers

Spring is almost over with summer is drawing closer, the wildflowers I viewed up in Kings Park in early spring are in full bloom. Spring is a romantic time of year, before the summer heat hits, the temperatures are pleasant and the sunshine craved.

We have been informed this was a warm spring with temps in the mid 30s; an amazing spring in retrospect, now as summer beckons, the jacaranda trees are in full bloom, Christmas trees will soon bloom as families prepare their festivities in the sun - it is a great time.

With the Swan River in the background, bees are busy collecting pollen, I am informed this indicates a healthy eco-system. Kings Park has a number of wildflower trails to wander around, the park is set up in geographical areas with many stunning trails. The park, perched on Mt Eliza overlooks Perth City with panoramic views of South Perth and the southern shore in the distance.

Fields of wildflowers greeted visitors, Kings Park boasts botanical gardens, natural bush-land and numerous parks, Kings Park is one of the largest city parks in the world eclipsing New York's Central Park in size. Spring is my favourite time to visit the park, Sunday's are bustling with activities with families enjoying the grassed parks for BBQs and picnics.

The Kangaroo Paw is endemic to the South West region of Western Australia; looking like the clenched paw of a kangaroo, the floral emblem of the state graces the state coat of arms. The Kangaroo Paw is an unusual looking plant; the flower is unique and whilst growing throughout the South West region, finds difficulty growing in new soils.

As a child, I loved these plants so went walking through the bush and pulled up a number of different species to bring home and plant in our garden, only to not survive. Strange for a plant that grows naturally in the bush.