Just pulling one branch over so I could capture more blooms at a time created this seeming hibiscus lei. Seven bloomed at one time. Riches.
When eight of these Spanish Dancer hibiscus blooms showed up in full regalia on the same day, it was hard to pick a winner. You’ll see more of their sisters on another day. Don’t want to slight any of them. Click on any flower to see larger views of them all.
The Spanish name for the hibiscus is “obelisco.” Why this is, I do not know, unless it is because of the long stamen which is remotely obelisk-shaped. jdbphoto
This is my last hibiscus purchased. It seems to like its spot in the planter formerly planted with cilantro. The cilantro didn’t thrive, so next occupant! This is another very large bloom:
For Cee’s flower prompt.
Two bouts of heavy rain in the past two days have left my newest hibiscus rather waterlogged. I had to hold its head up to get one of these shots:
(Click on first photo to see larger views of all)
For Cee’s Flower Prompt.
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