Towards the end of November, everything is growing well and some plants have come into flower. Notably: our first Anigozanthus flavidus has flowered. I love these, especially when massed. I was surprised this one flowered in it’s first year, so I’m hopeful others might be coming through too.
![Anigozanthus flavidus, common name: Kangaroo Paw. Stunning.](https://westernaustraliangardens.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/anigozanthus-flower-detail.jpg?w=660)
Verticordia densiflora is flowering too. This is a small shrub that is native to this region. The shrub is still pretty small and has the most amazing floral display. I can’t wait to see this display as the shrub grows, it’s going to be incredible, especially if it’s kept quite dense through pruning.
![Verticordia densiflora. A small shrub, native to South Western Australia.](https://westernaustraliangardens.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/verticordia-densiflora-flower-against-blue-sky.jpg?w=660)
![Verticordia densiflora, detail of the flower.](https://westernaustraliangardens.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/verticordia-densiflora.jpg?w=660)
![Verticordia densiflora detail of the flower.](https://westernaustraliangardens.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/verticordia-densiflora-close-flower.jpg?w=660)
Finally, on a different note I caught this insect (I assume it’s a wasp) basking in the morning sun on a melaleuca incana. It was pretty sluggish, so I had time to get a picture of it…
![Wasp on a melaleuca incana.](https://westernaustraliangardens.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/wasp-on-m-incana.jpg?w=660)