25 September 2023

It is amazing to see several life stages of a plant all at once. This spectacular New Zealand Christmas Bush displays its flower buds that are just about to open, the stunning bright red flower spikes that have already opened and also the following stage where the flowers have fallen off.

I took the first photo a couple of days ago. Then walking past these bushes today I noticed something new. They had new leaves coming through. Fresh light green leaves were unfurling in front of my eyes. Renewal in action!

Spectacular NZ Christmas Bush at its best.

Here they are – new leaves are growing so fast.

Fresh greenery!