Seasons: Spring at Karoo Desert NBG
Spring is announced by the flowering of annual Namaqualand daisies (dimorphothecas) that creates 'rivers' of orange in the landscape.
Later in spring gazanias, ursinias, pelargoniums and vygies (mesembs) burst into a colourful display of lustrous pinks, magentas, reds, yellows, whites and oranges. Flowering depends on the amount of rain the area receives.
Most of the pelargonium species (malvas) flower in spring. One of the most spectacular pelargoniums is Pelargonium longicaule var. longicaule.
Ground orchids, such as Satyrium erectum with its pink flower spikes, are flowering in the natural areas of the garden.
Later in spring mesembs, or vygies, start flowering. These cheerful, sun-loving plants come in various colours, except black, blue or brown. A wide variety of vygies are displayed throughout the Garden.
Weather
The temperature is still cool at this time of the year. The maximum temperatures is 28°C and early morning temperatures are around 6°C. Snowfall on the surrounding mountains is possible as late as October.
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