Winter has sprung, with the appearance of flowers on the striking Red Spider-flower (Grevillea oleoides)!
European cultural traditions suggest that flowers mostly come out in spring, with a strong annual pattern, and that's all well and good. But so many Australian plants, including many from the Illawarra region, flower at other times of the year.
Want to see more local grevilleas? Check out this sneak peek at Bulli beauties ahead of Illawarra Grevillea Park Botanic Garden spring open days on the first two weekends of September.