Flannel Flower
I have been watching and waiting for one of these for a month or so now – one of my favourite native flowers. There is something about their woolly (flannel?!) leaves which I find so unusual.
Shot in the Mt Kuringai National Park – Kalkari Reserve – on Bobbin Head Road (Sydney Australia).
(Actinotus helianthi)
Flannel flower, a common name applied to several herbaceous plants of the Australian genus Actinotus, belonging to the carrot family.
It is a short-lived perennial, living up to four years in its natural environment. It grows in full sun or semi-shade. They flower between late September and early December.
Of the 15 species of the genus, the best known and one of the most attractive, is the Sydney or Eastern Flannel Flower, A. helianthi, which ranges from the far south-east of NSW into south Queensland, and as far north as the sandstone tablelands inland from Rockhampton.
It is an erect subshrub, up to a metre tall, with rather brittle stems and soft silver-grey leaves having a dense covering of pale woolly hairs. The daisy-like or star-shaped flowers are up to 8 centimetres across with an outer ring of long cream petals (bracts) which are flannel-like in texture.
Flannel Flower belongs to the following groups:
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Maximus, about 1 month ago
Chrissy calls them face flannel flowers… hee hee :)
Sarah Moore, about 1 month ago
LOL – you are taking lessons from Dennis…gorgeous shot Mum, so warm with a wonderful DOF.
Rosalie Dale IPA, about 1 month ago
Not sure I’d like to use them for that Max!!! Thanks mate.
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to Sarah Moore’s comment, about 1 month ago
At least I knew what to google for this one Sarah – most of the other natives are beyond me – I’ll need a botanical encyclopaedia!
SharonD, about 1 month ago
Beautiful photo and DOF Rosalie.
Ellen, about 1 month ago
Really very beautiful flower and photo Rosalie!
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to SharonD’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thanks Sharon
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to Ellen’s comment, about 1 month ago
Pleased you like it Ellen – one of our special Australian bush native flowers.
Sharon Hammond, about 1 month ago
One of my fave flowers. A beautiful capture
Dennis Gay IPA, about 1 month ago
G’day Rosalie,
[Sings: “Oh what a beautyyyyy…”]
An excellent specimen of the species, photographed and presented extremely well.
The composition of the flower and its two “buddies” is very good, the exposure in wonderful light has been very well handled, there is very good use of depth of field and your focus is as crisp as a chip.
A well controlled contrast, exquisite detail and beautiful natural colour rounds off this fine floral photograph very well.
GB
Dennis
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to Sharon Hammond’s comment, about 1 month ago
Me too Sharon – I think it is their simplicity!!! Thanks for the kind words.
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to Dennis Gay IPA’s comment, about 1 month ago
I felt like an interloper, adding this Dennis – more up your alley than mine! However we came across an absolute treasure trove of natives yesterday, so … I couldn’t resist!! I am chuffed by your comments and favouriting – thanks so much my friend.
Vic Cross, about 1 month ago
LOTS OF THESE GREW AROUND JERVI BAY HOW BEAUTIFUL THEY WERE WHEN ALL OUT
LOVE IT ROSALIE
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to Vic Cross’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thanks dad – they do make a show when they are massed.
Kazzoom, about 1 month ago
beautiful Rosalie
tomg, about 1 month ago
Lovely macro, very pretty …
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to Kazzoom’s comment, about 1 month ago
Glad you like it … spring is a wonderful time of the year!
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to tomg’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thanks Tom – taken through a fence, so I’m pleased it came out this well.
Aurora Pintore, about 1 month ago
beautiful !!!!
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to Aurora Pintore’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thank you!!! Loving your cheery avatar!!
Joseph Darmenia, about 1 month ago
Very nice image. Well done.
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to Joseph Darmenia’s comment, about 1 month ago
Glad you like it Joseph thank you
Glenn Alderson..., about 1 month ago
Excellent DOF, a great Australian flower.
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to Glenn Alderson Photography’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thanks Glenn – much appreciated.
KazM, about 1 month ago
Wonderfully well shot
Great that the detail of the edge of the petals shows up so well.
Bravo
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to KazM’s comment, about 1 month ago
Glad you like it Kaz – thank you
Kofoed, about 1 month ago
Oh, WOW. How beautiful, Rosalie. Again, the lighting is perfect. Very nice with the lighted leaves and the rest subdued. The sharpness is excellent. The colouring most lovely.
I love the “woolly” look. Very nice work.
Kathie Nichols, about 1 month ago
Oh how I love the flannel flower, I haven’t seen one for many years. Excellent shot Rosalie!
Jen7, about 1 month ago
Great macro Rosalie.
colindove, about 1 month ago
They are mine also, so soft to the touch as I recall often as a child. Beauty in its rich simplicity , well captured Rosalie !
Claire Farley, about 1 month ago
What a lovely find Rosalie. Captured beautifully!
Kenart, about 1 month ago
Lovely shot. Well composed and subtle.
Marvin Collins, about 1 month ago
Beautiful image Rosalie, love the warm colors and DOF!!
Sylvia Tax, about 1 month ago
Beautiful !
taueva, about 1 month ago
So so beautiful!!! Awesome macro!
debsphotos, about 1 month ago
Rosalie..This is gorgeous!!!! Beautiful capture and work!! *-)
Ron Showler, about 1 month ago
Nicely done Rosalie.
Tparker, about 1 month ago
Beautiful image Rosalie
mariarty, about 1 month ago
Fantastic capture, love this flower and its name.
barkeypf, about 1 month ago
Excelent!
Rosalie Dale IPA, about 1 month ago
Each comment, favouriting and compliment is appreciately so much – thanks all! xx
stevendesiow, about 1 month ago
You capture it so well.
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to stevendesiow’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thank you Steven.
LindaMcCarthy, about 1 month ago
Wonderful focus and DOF..and a very beautiful flower.
Rosalie Dale IPA in reply to LindaMcCarthy’s comment, about 1 month ago
So much appreciated Linda, thank you!
Steven Sandner, about 1 month ago
Awesome work!
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amarica, about 1 month ago
Wonderful colors, elegant beauty!
Bootiewootsy, about 1 month ago
This is just perfect… Beautiful work…
Sir Jerame ..., about 1 month ago
perfect
Rosalie Dale IPA, about 1 month ago
Thanks so much Steven, Amarica, Carol and Jerame .
julie anne gr..., 13 days ago
Beautiful Rosalie