End-of-Autumn Downunder - dwarf Hibiscus
By Bernieh
- 26 May, 2012
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It's quite lovely isn't it? It's a newbie for me. As you might remember I had loads of the old-fashioned red flowering Hibiscus already growing here, but this is the first time that I've actually planted one myself.
I chose this lovely little hot pink dwarf as the blooms are rather unusual. Not only are they are a fabulous colour but the blooms don't open fully. They stay in this half-open, half-closed state.
27 May, 2012
It does look very unusual. It reminds me of Hibiscus bojeranus, which I've only seen once at the San Diego Zoo.
Here's a photo of H. bojeranus:
http://www.growsonyou.com/photo/slideshow/73729-hibiscus-bojeranus-a-unusual-species-of-hibiscus/member/Delonix1
27 May, 2012
Ooo, that bojeranus is quite lovely. Such a brilliant red!
28 May, 2012
Yes, the H. bogeranus has a very beautiful flower.
I have never seen it for sale here in San Diego.
28 May, 2012
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That's so cute! :>)
27 May, 2012