Fields of Colour
October 27, 2009 by Tonaldo the "Inn Man"
Filed under Events & News in Perth & WA
It’s that time of year again when Mother Nature treats us West Australians to her very own spectacle as Spring heralds the arrival of our beautiful wildflowers ( I think the Poms call them weeds!).
Rains and sunshine greatly influence the timing of the wildflower season, causing it to span severa months and regions.
In the north of the state, wildflowers will appear in July with early rains hastening their arrival. As late as November a blaze of wildflower colour will take over the south where the warmer weather produces a totally different collage of species.
Each of the trails covered on this website boasts unique wildflower species due to variances in environmental elements such as soil type, local fauna, the broader plant system, geological structure, and most importantly, the weather.
There are several ways of seeing this spectacle. Many of the tour operators run “wildflower tours”, or you can rent or buy a car and explore the region at your own pace. Contact Planet Inn for details!
Pictures courtesy of www.westernaustralia.com
