Festive flora are blooming in the Botanic Gardens

Red is the colour of the Noongar season of Birak. Red is also the dominant colour at Christmas – not just in decorations! Plants flowering red abound in the Botanic Garden at this time of year.

As the colour red attracts the birds that pollinate them, Kings Park Guides Park Guides suggest you visit and enjoy our favourite red-flowering plants in the Botanic Garden. And, if you’re lucky you might even spot the scarlet percher dragonfly!

Some plants to look out for:

Beaufortia aestiva – ablaze with clusters of brilliant red flowers this plant is aptly named aestiva which means summer.

Red–flowering gum – look out also for vibrant orange and soft pink flowering varieties of this iconic Western Australian tree.

Fuchsia mallee – striking bright red flower buds hang on this compact tree like bell ornaments. When the flower opens clusters of yellow stamens provide great contrast.

Yulbah – a Kimberley tree laden with red–coloured flowers whose nectar attracts birds of all sizes.

One–sided bottlebrush – an eye-catching plant as its attractive flowers line up along one side of the plant’s stem. Honeyeaters love it.

Grevillea – there are several red-flowering varieties out now, including the star leaf and red combs Grevilleas

Mottlecah – boasting the largest flower of any Australian eucalypt this spreading mallee is truly spectacular.

To find out where they are just pop into the Visitor Information Centre and our Guides will provide you with a map and directions, or join a guided walk and we will show you the festive blooms.