Cape Town Wildflowers

Where to see the colorful Spring Flowers in Cape Town in 2011

The Cape Town wildflowers in the Cape Floral Region are known worldwide for its stunning display in Spring time.

Here you will find some ideas where to go and when and be sure to fit in one day of flower spotting when in Cape Town during this time of the year.

Then there are the Wildflower Festivals in the Western Cape where the town halls or church halls are showing amazing displays of the regions spring flowers. Arts Exhibitions, Lectures, Craft and Food stalls complement the experience.

Cape Town Wildflower Festivals

• Clanwilliam Wildflower Show: August 25 - 31, 2011

Visit this annual event to enjoy the stunning Wildflowers. Clanwilliam is located roughly two and a half hours drive North East of Cape Town. And the majestic Cederberg Mountains are always a great getaway for a weekend. More info.

• Darling Wildflower Show: September 16 – 18, 2011

One of the oldest wildflower festivals in the area this festival is organized by the Darling Wildflower Society.

• Tulbagh Horse and Wildflower Show: September 21 – 24, 2011

See the annual Horse Championships and Show on the Tulbagh Show Grounds and admire the display of wildflowers. Great entertainment for the whole family with beergarden, craft, fun and food stalls. More info.

• West Coast Spring Flowers: August - September 30th, 2011

The Postberg Nature Reserve near Langebaan is only an hours drive north of Cape Town. The R27 brings you right up to the West Coast National Park, a Nature Reserve where you can not only admire the colourful wildflower carpets in the northern Postberg area of the park, but also where your kids can already have a refreshing splash around in the turquoise Langebaan Lagoon. More info.

• Hermanus, Fernkloof Wild Flower Show: September 22 - 25, 2011

This wildflower display in the Fernkloof Nature Reserve promises to be really splendid once again. This years Flower and Eco Fair will be a must go again, with talks and exhibitions. Tea and Lunch is served on the lawns. Just bliss! More info.

• Worcester Wildflowers: August and September 2011

In the Karoo Desert National Botanic Gardens you will admire Namaqualand daisies in bloom and the magical koekerboom trees which are a must see when in Southern Africa too, so make sure you plan a visit of this beautiful landscaped botanical gardens when you live in Cape Town as it is only one hour away by car (120km north of Cape Town). More info.

• Caledon Wildflower Show: September 9 - 11, 2011

This popular show will is held at the Victoria Hall in Caledon, 120km east of Cape Town off the N2. More info.

• Rondeberg Private Nature Reserve: End of August - September 2011.

This nature reserve is the closest reserve to Cape Town with beautiful wildflower fields and is located near Jakkalsfontein roughly 70km north of the Mother City. With conversation center and artgallery, they also offer guided walks and refreshments. More info.

Spring Flowers in Cape Town

August - October 2011

The best place to see the various spring flowers is the Botanical Garden in Cape Town. Have a walk and enjoy the brightly coloured daisy fields, vygies, watsonias and arum lilies in this beautiful Cape Town Botanic Gardens.

See the wonderful bright orange strelitzia fields at Kirstenbosch.

So enjoy the beautiful Cape Town wildflowers and spring time in and around the Mother City.

If you are looking for info on different flower types and their location, use the WestCoast Flower Report Link below or call the Flower Hotline: 071 320 7146 You will find a reliable and detailed Flower Report here.

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