Many garden flowers are past their best as we appproach autumn, but my eye was caught by this bright and bold flower while we were exploring the gardens at Sutton Park last week.
Gazania rigens, sometimes called treasure flower, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to coastal areas of southern Africa. It is naturalised elsewhere and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.
I really like the alternative name of treasure flower, and think it really reflects the richness of the colours.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
It was lovely to see such a brightly coloured flower during out wander around the gardens of Sutton Park. It would be interesting to visit again in the spring or early summer, to see the garden at its best.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
It was lovely to see such a brightly coloured flower during out wander around the gardens of Sutton Park. It would be interesting to visit again in the spring or early summer, to see the garden at its best.
Ian
Thank you Jo, glad you like it!
Ian
Thank you - it was a beautiful sunny day for our visit.
Ian