Western Australia, where the wildflowers are

The largest collection of wildflowers bloom right here in WA after the rains of winter. The harsh landscape of the outback changes dramatically from late July to early September when an abundance of white, cream, pink and yellow wildflowers cover the ground with a colourful veil. Appreciate the magnificent bushland with clear blue skies and wide open landscapes.

The wildflower season brings carpets of pink, blue, red and yellow across the deep red hues of the surrounding landscape. Amaze at the delight of the wreath flowers. This is where you’ll find colourful and unusual outback wildflowers. Orchids, native foxglove, fringe lily, acacias, everlastings, wreath flowers, they all love growing in this region.

We took a drive to Cervantes, The Pinnacles, then to Mullewa, Mingenew and Morawa, and finally down to the monastic town of New Norcia on our way back home. This area is well known for its breathtaking wildflowers.

It’s a tough and competitive life for plants in this area, their search for limited water and pollinators is what makes them so showy. The seeds remain dormant in the soil over the summer, then germinate with the autumn rains, grower over the winter and flower prolifically in the spring.

The state’s wildflowers will have you wanting to see the mass blooms and search for the rare and elusive buds. So pop on your joggers and grab your camera, but take nothing but photos as you head in any direction in this vast state to find some bush beauties.

From scorching red dirt comes a dazzling display each year of everlastings, wattles and orchids. When you find areas of mass display in the middle of the isolation it is worth the effort to get there.

World famous, our dazzling wildflower collection is the largest floral show on earth, colouring the landscapes from the coast to forest and city to outback. Western Australia is home to the largest collection on earth.

The sunshine state is carpeted in colourful blooms of more than 12,000 species, blanketing the hills, valleys and coastal cliffs.  60% are native species that can’t be found anywhere else in the world. People from all over the world come here, just to see the spectacular display that starts in the north from June and finishes in the south of the state around November. For a few weeks in Spring, the collection of wildflowers really strut their stuff.

Travelling on back roads you can find purple Parakeelya, Rosy Heath Myrtle, yellow Everlasting Daisy, Banksias, Grevilleas, milkmaids, Blue Dampiera, Mulla Mullas, blue pincushion, leschenaultia, and more.

The spring crop is dependent on the winter rains and temperatures but a short drive a few hours of Perth can be very rewarding.  Nature lovers can’t wait for wildflower season, and it’s here right now. This is when the wildflowers really come to life and change the landscape with a vibrant colour palette, a feast for the eye.

Around Perth the most popular choice offering magnificent photo opportunities is Kings Park Botanic Gardens. There are also wildflower trails in the Swan Valley, Darling Ranges, John Forest National Park and Ellis Brook Valley Reserve, all within half an hour of Perth.

Further daytrips can be taken to Cape Range National Park, Millstream Chichester National Park, Nambung National Park, Coalseam Conservation Park and Lesueur National Park.

One of my favourites is the spectacular Eucalyptus macrocarpa, or Mottlecah. Noted for its large beautiful flowers it is native to south-west of Western Australia.The silver grey foliage is a contrast to the large bright red stemless flowers that is referred to as Rose of the West. The tightly packed red stamens filled with golden pollen burst open the silvery caps revealing the exquisite beauty of the flowers.

There are many National Parks, scenic drives and walking tails to see magenta starflowers, prickly Moses wattle or blue tinsel lilies. The further you stroll the more you’ll see, and a careful search, particularly close to the ground will reveal a bevvy of bush beauties.

Speckles of colour peering shyly from the scrub, these treasures can hide themselves well. Head off the main drag and peer through the grasstrees or other areas you’ll notice wildflowers lurking on the roadsides.

Most are small and delicate, with fine fringing, intricate patterns and minute details, best observed up close. The wildflowers in the mid west region are an easy self drive trip where you can see banksias, grevilleas, kangaroo paws, feather flowers, starflowers, smoke bushes and eucalypts.

Dalwallinu, Morowa, Perenjori region is one of the few places in the world where you can find the very unique Lechenaultia macrantha, or wreath flower. It is an absolute stunner and iconic in this area that thrives along roadsides from the rainwater run-off the roads. The Mullewa bushland trail is a picturesque circuit of bushland renowned for its stunning wildflower display.

Of course if you can’t get out on a roadtrip to see the wildflowers then you can take advantage of the close proximity of Kings Park which is one of the best locations in the metropolitan area to see the most varieties of flowers.

A single flower is delicate and exquisite, but when you get hundreds together in bloom, you catch nature’s spectacular display of wildflower season in the west. Wildflower season brings people to the sometimes harsh and inviting landscape which becomes an allure of colour.

Western Australia is home to one of the richest floras in the world, from Oceanside to forest canopies, the colours of the wildflowers are captivating. The colours also spring from the undergrowth of waterfalls. Being home to some unique biodiversity hotspots in the world, there are some very special plants to see a wide spectrum of wildflowers.

Now’s the perfect time to head outdoors and explore the spectacular array of wildflowers.  You can start in the city, hit the road or take a hike. Just make sure you check them out, I’m sure you’ll have a blooming good time. Wildflower season is when Mother Nature rolls out her carpet of flowers and the arid landscapes come alive with colour.

Western Australia is said to be a botanists nirvana, where a vibrant cluster of wildflowers blanket the ground.

Marvel rare and exquisite flora as wildflowers strut their stuff. Breath in the fresh air, switch off from the hustle and bustle and enjoy the relaxed pace and raw, natural beauty.

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Have you seen some of the Western Australian wildflowers? Which area was your favourite spot to see them?

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