Today’s photos are from past posts as I say good-bye to my little house on the west coast of Florida and coastal living. It’s kind of sad, but as I take a new step in life in my new home, it’s also exciting. Next week is the big day, and I am more than ready emotionally to let go of my little house. (I’m moving to a 2 bedroom 2 bath condo in Lakeland, Florida. See I Sold My House & Found a Condo for more information.)
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The Many Colors of Tropical Hibiscus
Living in semi-tropical central Florida with the hot, humid summer requires tropical plants in the garden. Tropical hibiscus are favorites in my area. I see them planted nearly everywhere. They are planted by the pharmacy drive-through, by the windows at fast food restaurants, by libraries and city hall. Today I’m sharing hibiscus photos from past posts.
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Tropical Double Red Hibiscus
A hibiscus flower usually has five petals (a single hibiscus). Thanks to modern cultivation techniques, some varieties can produce flowers with more than five petals – called “double hibiscus” – in a dazzling array of colors, sizes, and shapes.
My tropical red hibiscus in the front yard produces not only an occasional single hibiscus but also gorgeous double hibiscus flowers – it looks ruffled!
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Hibiscus & Orchids
My friend Beverly who lives further south in Florida shared her photos today. We’ve seen her orchids before. They always brighten my day. Thanks Beverly!
Beverly had her white orchid blooming last week. It is located next to her single red hibiscus. They make a lovely combination.
Summer Flowers
Most of the plants in my Florida garden are tropical or semi-tropical. Even though our occasional freezes can damage and even kill tropical plants, they flourish much better than more temperature plants in my full sun yard. Most of my plants thrive in the hot sun and are easy to take care of.
New Single Red Hibiscus
Tropical Hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis: Tropical hibiscus grows permanently in the landscape in warmer U.S. Dept of Agriculture zones 9 through 11, unless they are taken indoors in winter. Outdoors, one freeze – below 25 degrees Fahrenheit – will kill them A hibiscus flower usually has five petals (a single hibiscus).
Recently I purchased 4 new tropical hibiscus. Several weeks ago I shared my two beautiful new yellow single hibiscus plants. My two red hibiscus were $7.98 each which is a wonderful deal. Today we’ll look at my new single hibiscus in red and compare it to my older established double hibiscus. (Double hibiscus have multiple layers of petals for a ruffled look.)
May Garden Changes
The first week in May saw the end of the red amaryllis blooms and 10 days of white lilies.