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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

by | Jan 24, 2009 | Flowers, Malvaceae Family | 3 comments

As I’ve been exploring and photographing at local botanic gardens, I’ve spotted several wonderful hibiscus plants. They are all Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, a member of the Malvaceae family, an evergreen shrub native to East Asia.

The first Hibiscus I photographed was a Jason hibiscus. I’ve seen Jason hibiscuses in a few places now. Each time, I marvel at the combination of the reds, pinks and yellows in the flowers.

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(c) 2009 Patty Hankins

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(c) 2008 Patty Hankins

The next hibiscus I photographed was a Sweet Violet hibiscus.

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(c) 2008 Patty Hankins

The most recent one I’ve photographed is a Night Fire Hibiscus. The deep reds and purples in the flowers are incredible.

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(c) 2009 Patty Hankins

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As I discover other Hibiscus cultivators I’m sure I’ll be photographing them and adding them to my Flickr photostream and posting them here on my blog.

In the meantime – please enjoy the wonderful flowers.

3 Comments

  1. slcohan
    slcohan on January 24, 2009 at 8:11 am

    Oh dear. Makes me long for summer! Thanks for the jolt of color on an otherwise drab winter morning.

  2. Andy
    Andy on January 24, 2009 at 10:05 am

    Love the Night Fire close-up.

  3. Mike Palmer
    Mike Palmer on January 28, 2009 at 8:40 am

    I am a Hibiscus sucker also!! nice shots Patty!!

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