There were snaps of flowers, sunsets, a flamingo, and a grouse, among others. One photo, taken by Elaine Lanighan, showed a bee resting on a bed of delicate, light pink flowers.

The plant, which can grow to about 6ft 5in (2m) tall, blooms with pink or purple scented flowers from June to November. Himalayan balsam was first introduced to the UK by Victorian botanists in 1839.

The largest of the proteas, the King Protea, is South Africa's national flower. It has lent its name to the national cricket team and countless brands.

Cullinan (South Africa) (AFP) – On his farm two hours north of Johannesburg, Nico Thuynsma gestured towards thousands of orange, yellow and pink proteas in flower and thriving 1,500 kilometres ...

On his farm two hours north of Johannesburg, Nico Thuynsma gestured towards thousands of orange, yellow and pink proteas in flower and thriving 1,500 kilometres (930 miles) from their natural ...

This summer, libraries across the South-Central Regional Library (SCRL) system are transforming into jungles of imagination, creativity, and curiosity as the 2025 Book Land Explorers Summer ...

On his farm two hours north of Johannesburg, Nico Thuynsma gestured towards thousands of orange, yellow and pink proteas in flower and thriving 1,500 kilometres (930 miles) from their natural home at ...