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Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Bottlebrush - Callistemon Endeavour




Callistemon, commonly known as bottlebrush, is another incredible Australian native shrub/small tree. There are several varieties with flowers in reds, yellows, pinks and greens.

We planted this particular bottlebrush as a small plant just over 12 months ago. The bush is now nearly as tall as me and its first flower is just opening. I have loved following its progress, let me share it with you.

18th Sept - 16 days ago


29th Sept - 5 days ago


1st Oct - three days ago


3rd Oct 8:30am - yesterday


3rd 8:30am - yesterday morning


3rd Oct 1pm - yesterday


3rd Oct 5pm - yesterday afternoon


4th Oct 7am - this morning


4th Oct 3pm - this afternoon

Isn't it beautiful! I believe God is incredibly creative and the author of all beauty. I have so enjoyed closely watching the little buds open up to reveal their squiggly nests of stamens which then unwound into a starburst. When fully opened the complete flower appears as a bottlebrush in shape.

Sharing at Aussie WW, Tina's WW, Alicia's WW, Nap Time Mom Tog WW, WW But With Words, This or That Thursday, Sneak Peek Friday, Today's Flowers.
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62 comments:

  1. MayOctober 4, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    You are so right!!! Not only is God incredibly creative, he also is the best creator ever!!
    I would love to camp in your garden, seriously..:D

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  2. HANS-PETER ZÜRCHEROctober 4, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    GROSSARTIG!!!! Eine wunderschöne "Eröffnung"...

    Liebe Grüsse aus der Schweiz

    Hans-Peter

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  3. ReenaOctober 4, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    These flowers are just so beautiful! I love how they look on Oct 3, pre-bloom.

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  4. Lisa October 4, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Another brilliant and Gorgeous post.
    I love the flowers.

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  5. forgetmenotOctober 5, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    Such a colorful and unusual flower. How interesting to watch the stages as the buds open. Thanks for sharing---great post as always. Mickie )

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  6. MarianneOctober 5, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Ohh, ist das wundervoll, der Frühling kommt zu euch und du hast das alles sehr gut festgehalten.

    Herzlichst ♥ Marianne

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  7. Gail DixonOctober 5, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    Glorious! I love how the buds looked just yesterday at 1PM, all curled up like tiny balls of yarn.

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  8. WencheOctober 5, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    Fantastic, you've got the whole sequence. What a beauty, love your pictures :0)

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  9. geaninaOctober 5, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    brilliant and gorgeous post! fantastic :)

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  10. UnknownOctober 5, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    What an amazing post.. I Just love watching your bottlebrush open up..

    Thank you!!

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  11. Rosie@leavesnbloomOctober 5, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    These shrubs once were hardy here but our winters are just too harsh now for them. It was lovely to see those little buds unfurl like that in your photos - they are so pretty as they do their ufurling - they sure do it with style!

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  12. NayanaOctober 5, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    stunning... I love how you keep track..beautiful flower.I didnt knew the name of it.

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  13. Malgorzata IngstadOctober 5, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Beautiful pictures here in your blog - this blooming series is so pretty! Completely unknown flowers for me, I love them!

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  14. Karin M.October 5, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Wow .... these are fantastic flower buds and flowers ... I love this magnificent blooms.... I've never seen them ...
    LG: Karin

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  15. mariondejongOctober 5, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    What a great series of pictures! Love it!
    Marion

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  16. tiff(threeringcircus)October 5, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    What a stunning series of photos!

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  17. Tina´s PicStoryOctober 5, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    what a wonderful flower! thanks for sharing this serie with tina´s ww!

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  18. Penny @ Wildlife Fun 4 KidsOctober 5, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Wow! Just stunning photographs. If I think it's beautiful, imagine what the birds think! Yum! ;)

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  19. Seeing Each DayOctober 5, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    So enjoyed another installment of the flower blooming series - am in particular awe of your perfect captures of no. 2,3,4,5,6 & 7.

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  20. VerenaOctober 5, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Wow, this is so amazingly beautiful. I´m speechless! Thank you so much for sharing these photos! I´ve never seen such a beautiful flower!

    Have a happy WW!

    Verena

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  21. Veronica @ Mixed GemsOctober 5, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    This is a lovely idea for a series. The macros are great. I love the bottlebrush. Never seen it just popping out all curled up and unfurled.

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  22. cherylOctober 5, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    wow! your photos are stunning. love that you capture the stages of beauty of this flower. incredible.

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  23. KellieOctober 5, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Love seeing how much it's grown. That's incredible!

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  24. GigaOctober 5, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Rozwój tych przepięknych kwiatów w ciągu półtory doby jest niesamowity. Piękne zdjęcia. Pozdrawiam

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  25. RalphOctober 5, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Spring has arrived in Qz, and the flora is growing from mere buds to beautiful flowers - hopefully the temperatures are rising as fast as the flowers are blooming...

    This is an amazing flower, starting from a single bud into many leaves in a bold red 'brush'. It is amazing in its style, allowing God's idea of beauty for all to admire.

    This is a lovely time-lapse view!

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  26. Judy Royal GlennOctober 5, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Cool series of photos! Thanks for sharing:)

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  27. Lisa GordonOctober 5, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    What a magnificent series this is!

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  28. thefisherladyOctober 5, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    isn't this amazing... a miracle really! so glad I stopped by to witness it !
    The 8:30 am looks like strawberry string licorice all rolled up or even spaghetti!
    Our God is an awesome God!

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  29. Nadege,October 5, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    They are so beautiful. I have a red and yellow one in my garden and I love the way they open up.

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  30. AnonymousOctober 5, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    WOW! These are so gorgeous!

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  31. deb dutyOctober 5, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Such a lovely post!

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  32. TriciaOctober 5, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    I don't think I've ever seen one of these before. It sure is pretty.

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  33. Tori @ Have Blog Will PonderOctober 5, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    A lovely series of images.

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  34. LifeasmummymaxOctober 5, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    I love bottle brushes aslong as they dont get too big near the house then they are a bit of a problem. Stunning photos i love right before they open. So beautiful

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  35. tracie c.October 5, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Beautiful!

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  36. KarenOctober 5, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    I always love seeing these. Your photos are gorgeous!

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  37. Thea October 5, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Absolutely lovely! I love how you capture all the stages.

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  38. Allyson BossieOctober 5, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    I found you listed on the Wordless Wednesday linky and subscribed via GFC as masugr hope you can stop by and return the favor. http://mywildcrazylife.blogspot.com

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  39. EMilyOctober 6, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Very cool to see the time progression again of one of your amazing flowers!

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  40. Carmen and RachelleOctober 6, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    Those flowers are beautiful! And I love how you captured all the different stages...amazing!

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  41. Gillian OlsonOctober 6, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    Wow! I have never seen this flower before and it is beautiful. I love the time lapse effect in the pictures. Thank you

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  42. LizOctober 6, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    Another beautiful photo story of your lovely garden gradually blooming!
    How gorgeous!

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  43. MarijkeOctober 6, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    What a goudeous serie's from the birth of the calistomon. Beautiful.
    Warm wishes Marijke

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  44. KateriOctober 6, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Pretty amazing how you captured the bud unfurling. Love the swirl of the red as it opened.

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  45. UnknownOctober 6, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Breathtaking! the flower is beautiful but your photography take my breath away!

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  46. AnonymousOctober 6, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Unbelievable shots. I have never seen this flower before, at least not at every step of its development. Beautiful.

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  47. YueOctober 6, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    amazing shots! thank you for sharing.

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  48. SusanOctober 6, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Now this is just AMAZING!! Thanks...

    Hope your day is blessed♥

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  49. deb dutyOctober 6, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Again, you captured so much beauty! I wish I had that last flower in my yard. It looks like such a fun one to photograph. Thanks for linking up with this or that thursday!

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  50. TaraOctober 7, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    Beautiful captures and I love the progression...gorgeous

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  51. ♥.Trish.♥ DrumboysOctober 7, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    Thanks for linking up your beautiful and stunning series of the unfolding of the callistemon.

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  52. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    That is absolutely gorgeous! I am in awe of the beauty of God's creation...so unique...so diverse...so amazing! Thank you for capturing the birth of this beautiful flower!

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  53. Bren Graham ThebeauOctober 8, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    love this series of photos. To see these blooms come to full life is amazing. And oh those reds and brilliant magenta!

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  54. sonyamacdesignsOctober 8, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    what beautiful blooms and I so love your statement of faith!

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  55. peggy aplSEEDSOctober 8, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    these pics are absolutely amazing! and your reflection about God's creation is exactly what i was thinking about as i was looking at some seashells.

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  56. AnonymousOctober 9, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Although the bottle brush is common here, I've never really seen the progression from bud to bloom. It's fascinating and your photos are beautiful!!

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  57. SquirrelQueenOctober 9, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    It is fascinating to see the blooms open. I really like the progression of your shots.

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  58. Tatjana ParkachevaOctober 9, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Beautiful flowers.

    Regards and best wishes

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  59. IndraniOctober 9, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Superb! I like this study. :)

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  60. AnonymousOctober 9, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    As a gardener I have enjoyed your beautiful flowers. Here in Canada fall has arrived as can be seen in my post.

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  61. Chubskulit RoseOctober 10, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    Such gorgeous blooms!

    Today's Flower at my page. Have a blessed Sunday!

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  62. Jennifer {Studio JRU}October 10, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Oh my goodness... that is amazing! HE is so creative. I have never seen a plant like this. It is just beautiful! :)

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