Strelitzia reginae

Often called the Bird of Paradise flower this native of South Africa is one of several being cultivated in the greenhouse at Osborne House walled garden.

After all the recent greyness the colours were a joy to see but I was also drawn to the shadows on the wall cast by the sunlight (yes sunlight!) coming through the windows.

For some reason these flowers always remind me of Bart Simpson.

Hope you have all had a pleasant weekend.