Flannel flower

Did you know Flannel Flowers, a popular Australian native wildflower, has became sought after as a symbol of purity in many festival and religious ceremonies? These dainty flowers have a daisy-like appearance with a raised textured center. Each bloom has 10 or more floppy petals that are soft and feel just like 'flannel'. Some varieties of flannel flowers have petals with light grey-green tips, but for the most part, the flowers are white. The leaves are silver-grey and velvety in texture as…

This morning I went out to photograph the flannel flowers – Actinotus helianthi – in Wardell. This is a small town just south of Ballina – it has large sandy sections that get cov…

Although sometimes referred to as the Sydney Flannel Flower, it is usually simply known as the Flannel Flower. It is prolific in the sandstone national parks in the greater Sydney area and can be sometimes found in spectacular drifts. The flowers are about 50mm in diameter and appear in Spring.

Plant Actinotus helianthi, Flannel Flower, Herbaceous Perennials - in @AurigaFlora garden plant collection

The view from Ikara Head must be one of the best kept secrets in the Blue Mountains. It’s an exceptional spot and is reached by a flat, easy walking trail. If you’re lucky you might also be treated to some wildflowers along the way. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the trail.

James Headland shared a post on Instagram: "This native garden has been a real pleasure seeing it grow... arrived the other day to see this beautiful display. Always struggled to grow the #flannel flowers they seem to be loving there new home.". Follow their account to see 129 posts.

Australia Native - Flannel flower.

The Flannel Flower. (Actinotus Helianthi, Labill:)

This is an Australian Native flower and it feels just like flannel to touch. Taken in the National park near me. As with most Australian Natives they spring to life after a Bush Fire has raged over the top of them and this area was burnt out the year before and they have come back with renewed vigor. View Awards Count

In nature’s grand gallery, the flannel flower stands as a testament to the beauty and resilience of native flora. 🪷 Its rich history, cultural significance and artistic allure continue to make it a cherished symbol of Australia’s botanical heritage.

Australia is blessed with thousands of species of wildflowers — an incredible diversity that is matched by few places in the world. I can hardly do it justice by showing only 25 examples…

@in.her.sights shared a photo on Instagram: “The resilience and beauty of Mother Nature 🌸 Pink Flannel flowers are also known as bushfire ephemerals because their seeds can lay…” • Feb 21, 2021 at 7:19pm UTC

Some more Flannel Flowers, with another texture thrown in. Unfortunately they haven't liked all this wet weather and the whole plant is now dead.

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Flannel Flowers belong to the Genus Actinotus. There are 20 species of Actinotus in Australia, 1 in New Zealand and three known cultivars. Actinotus helianthi is the best known of the Flannel...

Dreamy flannel! Oh how we adore you x