Wonderful wildflowers in south-west WA

We planned to do many hikes on our trip from Perth to Fitzgerald River National Park. However, each walk took much longer than expected. We stop too many times to look at the stunning array of wildflowers, taking photos along the way.

Wildflowers

Unfortunately, we couldn't identify all the wildflowers plants.

We tried to identify all the beautiful plants and orchids. We used Google Lens and some AI tools. However, we are not sure we get all of them right. If you find an error, please inform us.

During our hikes, we spotted this pretty small bush. We are not sure but we think it is Pink rice flower. Another nice wildflowers

During our hikes, we spotted this pretty small bush. We are not sure but we think it is Pink rice flower

Kunzea capitata , Fitzgerald River National Park, Western Australia.

We came across this beautiful flower while hiking in Fitzgerald River National Park. Its name is Kunzea capitata.

Yellow conostylis flowers (Conostylis aculeata) endemic to Western Australia growing on white sand. One of WA great wildflowers

This stunning flower, also known as (Conostylis aculeata), grows on white sand and is unique to Western Australia.

The Sticky Tail Flower at the Bibbulmun Track, Cape Howe National Park. Westerna Australia

We found the Sticky Tail Flower while hiking the Bibbulmun Track in Cape Howe National Park.

Conostylis aculeata, commonly known as prickly conostylis, Western Australia

Another beautiful flower, we found during our hikes, is known as prickly conostylis.

Kunzea preissiana is a beautiful small bush of the Myrtle family.  Wildflowers WA.

Kunzea preissiana is a beautiful small bush of the Myrtle family. 

Stunning yellow Acacia - Wattle in South West WA.

Stunning yellow Acacia – Wattle in South West WA.

Another Acacia - Wattle in South West WA.

Another Acacia – Wattle in South West WA.

Must be another wattle.

Must be another wattle.

The Bristly Cottonheads look wonderful under the red rock. A real work of art.

The Bristly Cottonheads look wonderful under the red rock. A real work of art.

Flame Peas in a nice spot in the Stirling Ranges. Western Australia

While hiking in the Stirling Ranges, we found the lovely Flame Peas in this nice spot.

The Yellow Flag plant is named after its bright yellow blossom, it's also quite common in Western Australia. Wildflowers WA, Australia.

The Yellow Flag plant is named after its bright yellow blossom, it’s also quite common in Western Australia.

Red Leschenaultia southwest of WA.

Red Leschenaultia southwest of WA.

Native Orchids

At the tourist office in Kojonup we also found lots of useful information about wildflowers and native orchids in Western Australia. Maps of where to find them and images to help us identify them. As a result, we found the Splendid Spider Orchid.

At the tourist office in Kojonup we also found lots of useful information about wildflowers and native orchids in Western Australia. Maps of where to find them and images to help us identify them. As a result, we found the Splendid Spider Orchid.

Spider Orchids

Splendid Spider Orchid

Large native White Spider Orchid

Large White Spider Orchid

The Red Spider Orchid is also called the Blood Spider Orchid.

This native orchid is called Red Spider is also called the Blood Spider. 

Then, we found the enamel native orchid at many locations on our walks. One of Wa wildflowers.

Then, we found the enamel native orchid at many locations on our walks.

While hiking, we found another native orchid, the cowslip orchid in many places because this species is relatively common in the South-West.

While hiking, we found another native orchid, the cowslip orchid in many places because this species is relatively common in the South-West.

While hiking, we found another native orchid, the cowslip orchid in many places because this species is relatively common in the South-West.

During our trip, we spotted many of the amazing “Cow Kick Triggerplant”.

During our time in the Sterling Ranges, we loved the tough hikes, and also the abundance of wildflowers and birdlife. A photo of the lovely Blue tinsel lily.

During our time in the Sterling Ranges, we loved the tough hikes, and also the abundance of wildflowers and birdlife. A photo of the lovely Blue tinsel lily.

Caladenia latifolia, Pink Fairies, Kojonup, Western Australia

Caladenia latifolia, Pink Fairies, Kojonup, Western Australia

Two Creamy Candles and some daisies.

Two Creamy Candles and some daisies.

It's a nice wildflowers arrangement found in nature.

It’s a nice wildflowers arrangement found in nature.

Fitzgerald River National Park and Quaalup Homestead

Quaalup Homestead Wilderness Retreat is a hidden gem on 40 acres of bushland within Fitzgerald River National Park.  The owners are wonderful people with a strong passion for nature. It took us to Point Ann for a stunning whale-watching trip. We stayed there for a few days because we wanted to take photos of the large number of wildflowers on the property

Quaalup Homestead Wilderness Retreat is a true hidden gem nestled within 40 acres of pristine bushland in Fitzgerald River National Park. The owners, Karin and Carsten, are warm and welcoming, with a strong passion for nature. Karin took us to Point Ann for a stunning whale-watching trip. We spent several days at the retreat, because of the large number of wildflowers on their property. We couldn’t stop taking photos. 

We know the Red Kangaroo Paw from the urban backyard, but seeing them in nature is thrilling.

We know the Red Kangaroo Paw from the urban backyard, but seeing them in nature is thrilling.

During our stay in Quaalup Homestead, we found the Catspaw, which is much smaller than the Red Kangaroo Paw.

During our stay in Quaalup Homestead, we found the Catspaw, which is much smaller than the Red Kangaroo Paw.

While staying at the Quaalup Homestead, we spotted the Royal Hakea. It's a stunning plant. It's different from any other wildflowers we've seen before.

While staying at the Quaalup Homestead, we spotted the Royal Hakea. It’s a stunning plant. It’s different from any other wildflowers we’ve seen before.

In the Fitzgerald River National Park, Western Australia, we found many impressive Hakea victoria or royal hakea. 

Another huge Royal Hakea that we found in the Fitzgerald River National Park

We found the pretty scarlet banksia or waratah banksia in the Fitzgerald River National Park, near the Quaalup Homestead Wilderness Retreat, Western Australia.

The scarlet banksia is another pretty plant, we found it at the Quaalup Homestead.

This is a pretty plant called a chittick near the Quaalup Homestead Wilderness Retreat in Fitzgerald River National Park, Western Australia.

This elegant plant, known as a chittick was also at the Quaalup Homestead.

Chittick grows up to 6 metres near the south coast of Western Australia from west of Albany through to around Esperance.

In brief, Chittick, a protea, grows up to 6 metres from Albany to around Esperance.

The creeping banksia is another extraordinary plant in the Fitzgerald River National Park, Western Australia.

The creeping banksia is also a unique plant in this area.

Swamp Daisy, Fitzgerald River National Park, Western Australia.

Swamp Daisy, Fitzgerald River National Park, Western Australia.

Woodlands

The prickly hakea, Shannon National Park, Western Australia

It was exciting to walk around under the tall Karri, and Jarrah trees in Shannon National Park, and in addition, we found this beauty. The prickly hakea plant.

We have discovered this Showy Dyrandra, a banksia, in Walpole, Western Australia.

Then, we went to the Valley of the Giants in Walpole, where we saw amazing Showy Dyrandra, a Banksia shrub.

We spotted Tassel Flowers while hiking between the Karri and Jarrah trees at Shannon National Park.

We spotted Tassel Flowers while hiking between the Karri and Jarrah trees at Shannon National Park.

The red flowering gum is a West Australian icon.

Besides the fantastic flowering plants, we were impressed by the stunning Red Flowering Gum trees.

The white Gum tree is beautiful as well.

The white gum tree is beautiful as well.

We found many native wisterias at the camping ground Alexandra Bridge in the Margaret River region and around the town of Denmark, Western Australia.

The camping ground in Alexandra Bridge was crowded. But, we were lucky to find a nice spot outside. We enjoyed a nice hike and the beautiful wisterias.

Even with Google Lens, we couldn't identify this plant.

Even with Google Lens, we couldn’t identify this plant.

Macropidia plant related to the kangaroo paws also called "black kangaroo paws".

Macropidia plant related to the kangaroo paws also called “black kangaroo paws”.

 Pink and white everlasting daisies

 Pink and white everlasting daisies.

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