Newly Opened Coral Hibiscus
by Kirsten Giving
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Newly Opened Coral Hibiscus
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Kirsten Giving
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Earlier in the morning I photographed the bud of this lovely, coral hibiscus. Several hours later, it had opened! Hibiscus thrive in warm tropical and subtropical locations throughout the world. They are called Rose Mallow in some places, as they are part of the "mallow" family of plants. They form wonderful and colorful hedges and can be grown in pots. They attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. They can be used for paper making and the petals can be made into tea. There are many colors but this variegated coral is one of my favorites.
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June 3rd, 2012
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