Gazania rigens_treasure flowers_african daisy_garden
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Treasure Flowers

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Gazania rigens, also known as treasure flower, is native to South Africa. It is a durable perennial plant that thrives in dry and hot conditions which needs full sun and well drained soil.

Gazania rigens_treasure flowers_african daisy_garden

Gazania flowers close at night and in cloudy conditions. But during the day their beautiful colors are mesmerizing. They bloom in various vivid shades of red, orange, yellow, pink, white or in two tones.  In our garden the  gazanias are a stunning orange color.

Gazania rigens_treasure flowers_african daisy_garden

At some point I noticed that, while most of our gazania flowers began to dry, – closing  their life cycle – few were still in bloom. This contrast is what caught my eye and I felt compelled to capture  the moment.

This post is part of the Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge: Temporary

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