Early-Winter Downunder: our native Blue-Banded Bee

What is the plant Bernieh?

Meanie ... that's one of my Pentas. It's a variegated red Pentas lanceolata.

Nice photo, nice plant!
Does this grow large?

They can grow quite tall Meanie ... most gardeners here keep them trimmed at about a metre tall, otherwise they just look too leggy and unkempt. You can also get the dwarf varieties which only get to around 30 cms tall.

Great shot.

Its a fantastic photo, great colours

Thanks Carol and Sandygirl ... it is a lovely looking bee.

I do like the blue bee and the pentas is lovely to.

Thanks Sue ... both are common sights around here.