Lupins of Lake Tekapo
New Zealand – is a truly colorful country that is generously endowed with magnificent landscapes and amazing vegetation. The places here are not just beautiful, but charming. No exception is Lake Tekapo, with its famous lupine glades on the shore. This is the second largest alpine lake, with three present here.
The coastal line of the lake is always filled with travelers, true connoisseurs of natural resources. And to see here there really is that: mountain snowy peaks, mirror smooth of water, magnificent flora. This area is especially chic during the flowering of bright lupins.
The Lupins of Russell – is a color difference that are the ornamental plants that were recreated by breeder George Russell, a native of Britain, in 1911. From myself similar colors, this variety is characterized by a deep color. These plants have a very elegant look and bloom in white, yellowish, pinkish and reddish hue.
Lupins, as a rule, multiply well, since on the site of the former pea-shaped flower, pods are formed and, drying out, cracking, throwing out many ripe seeds. This incomparable flowering in its peak grows, on average, to 1.5 meters high.
In the circle of Lake Tekapo, cute lupins appeared thanks to Connie Scott, who was an ordinary local and nature lover. It was with his hands in 1950 that many amazing flowers were planted here, which complement the natural landscapes of the highlands.
As for the name of the lake itself, it has Maori roots. Translation of this word from their language means « sleep mat », as well as « night ». One can only imagine how sweet it will be to sleep in such a fabulous place.
The local area – is a dream for the work of any photographer that truly loves his occupation. The influx of tourists around Lake Tekapo is especially great during the flowering of lupins, which bloom annually from November to December.
