Wildflowers of the Rainbow Coast
Wildflowers along the South Coast usually appear in the months of Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec
The wildflower seasons is outlined below as a guide. Below you will find the LOCATIONS OF WILDFLOWERS along the Coast as well as photographs of our favourite Wildflowers. You can also find a calendar for specific wildflowers and the time they blossom, below.
The South West Coast of Australia is home to one of the richest floras in the world.
Native Wisteria: Hardenbergia comptoniana, September to November
Starting late in August and stretching into the summer months wildflowers can be seen throughout the region.
The colours spring forth from the undergrowth like waterfalls of colour. From oceanside to far within the forest canopy wildflowers are captivating. Come and visit during the spring to experience the beauty and diversity of these amazing colourful creations.
International Biodiversity
"The Walpole Wilderness Reserve is a International Bio diversity area as within its 846,000 hectares it contains hundreds of flora and fauna otherwise extinct.
There are more than 4000 species of flowering plants, of which 80% grow nowhere else. This proliferation occurred after the isolation of the region from Eastern Australia in the early Cretaceous age some 100 million years ago."
*Wildflowers of Southern Australia, Margaret G Corrick & Bruce A. Fuhrer.
Vanilla Lilly /Purple Tassel: Sowerbaea laxiflora
September to November
When to see Wildflowers
Jan – April:
Albany Bottlebrush - Callistemon speciosus
Swamp Bottlebrush – Beaufortia sparsa
Feb – April:
Lanoline Bush – Franklandia fucifolia
May – October:
Qualup Bell – Pimelea physodes
May – Jan:
Scarlet Banksia – Banksia coccinea
June – July:
Royal Hakea – Hakea victoria
June – October:
Coral Vine - Kennedia coccinea
Blue Tinsel Lily – Calectasia grandiflora
June – Nov:
Rose Cornflower – Isopogan formosus
Red Leschenaultia – Lechenaultia Formosa
July – Nov:
Winged Bornia – Boronia alata
July – December:
Scallops – Hakea cucullate
Large Waxflower – Chamelaucium megalopetalum
August – November:
Corky Honeymyrtle – Melaleuca suberosa
August – December:
Black Kennedia – Kennedia nigricans
Sept – Dec:
Hooded Lily – Johnsonia lupulina
Red Kangaroo Paw – Anigozanthos rufus
Sept – Jan:
Sticky Tailflower – Anthocercis viscosa
Nov – April:
Albany Pitcher Plant – Cephalotus follicularis
All year round:
Chittick – Lambertia inermis
Common Location of Wildflowers on the South Coast:
Torndirrup National Park Including The Gap, Natural Bridge, The Blowholes, Jimmy Newells Harbour, Stony Hill, Cable Beach & Stony Hill. Visit Torndirrup National Park
West Cape Howe National Park Containing the southernmost point of Western Australia this national park is astounding. Visit West Cape Howe National Park
Gull Rock National Park 25k east of Albany, Gull Rock National Park is a reserve for many endangered animals, trees and birds. Visit Gull Rock National Park
Two Peoples Bay NP Located approximately 25 kilometres north-east of Albany. Rediscovery of the presumed extinct noisy scrub-bird. Visit Two Peoples Bay NP
Southern Cross: Xanthosia rotundifolia
August to December
Coral Vine: Kennedia coccinea
September to December
Sticky Tail Flower: Anthoceris viscosa
September to December
Eutaxia myrtifolia
October to November
Pixie Mops: Petrophile linearis
August to October
Swamp bottlebrush: Beaufortia sparsa
October to December
Current Weather on the Coast
Weather in Albany
Weather in Denmark
Weather in Walpole
Additional resources for visiting the Rainbow Coast:
Wildflower Videos:
Seasons of the Coast You will find a Seasons Calendar with Wildflower and a Whales to help you plan your visit to the South Coast - The Rainbow Coast! Visit Seasons of the Coast
South Coast Beaches Map South Coast Beaches from west of Walpole to East of Albany all on one map! Visit South Coast Beaches Map
South Coast Weather The climate of the Rainbow Coast is considered to be "the best in the world," according to those who live here. Visit South Coast Weather
