This is the first opened bloom on my newest hibiscus, purchased to replace my 23 year old one that was killed when a pipe burst, flooding its roots with boiling hot water.  R.I.P. old friend, and hello, new one. The bud was closed when I purchased it so I had no idea how beautiful it would be. It is still in its pot in the garage, waiting to be planted tomorrow and when I came out this afternoon, it had opened fully. What a treasure!!! (You can see my car in the background.)

For Cee’s FOTD, Sept 13, 2024