Artful Stroll - Plantlife

I was going to include photos from my garden, until I thought about the name of this challenge "Stroll through the Hood", so I decided to photograph some gardens that I pass by each day. Only problem was life (i.e. work) got in the way and I didn't have time for walking around the neighbourhood.

But when I went out into my backyard, I noticed a couple of plants in flower - so here they are. The first one is a small banksia - I think it is called "Birthday Candles". 

The other is a crowea - "Princess something"?? I love the bell shaped flowers of the croweas and I have one in my front garden with flowers resembling chef's hats (not in flower at the moment!)

Both plants help liven up the garden as we head towards winter.