Dazzling Jacaranda, Haleakala Maui
Blue Jacaranda trees in full dress line the hillside at higher elevation on the road to Haleakala, Maui, putting on a dazzling display of color. read more
Blue Jacaranda trees in full dress line the hillside at higher elevation on the road to Haleakala, Maui, putting on a dazzling display of color. read more
The island of Kauai is known as, “The Garden Isle” for it’s lush hillsides and valleys carpeted in life. This beautiful purple water lily captured on Kauai is a good representation of the bursts of color seen all around the island. read more
Sometimes called “Sugarbush,” the Protea flower is named after the Greek god Proteus because, like the god, this flower takes on so many different forms. The flower has its origins in South Africa and Asia and was brought to Hawaii to be grown and exported in the exotic flower trade. read more
About three times a year upcountry Kona is covered in snow–or at least what looks like snow. read more
The soft, large petals of a hibiscus gently fade from orange to pink as the flower’s trademark pistil and stamens present themselves on the island of Kauai. read more
There are 8 species of plumeria (Frangipani) in all with more than 300 varieties ranging in color from primarily white to, like this one, purplish hues. read more
A pink and white chrysanthemum is backed by bright blue water on Hawaii’s island of Kauai. read more
With their powerful, sweet aroma and beautiful color variations, plumeria flowers are a memorable part of the Hawaii experience. read more
The native Yellow Hibiscus (Hibiscus brackenridgei) is the state flower of Hawaii. read more
Lining sidewalks, streets, and storefronts, plumeria blooms have a sweet, unique, and intoxicatingly strong fragrance. read more
The Big Island (the Orchid Isle) doesn’t disappoint when it comes to tropical flowers like this white, blue, brown, and green orchid. read more
Red Ginger (Alpinia purpurata), is called ‘Awapuhi ‘ula’ula in the Hawaiian language. It was a canoe plant–brought in the canoes of the first Hawaiian settlers–known for its powerful and pleasing fragrance. read more