Hibiscus
Posted by mothernaturesgarden on July 11, 2009
It must be tasty. Everything wants a bite of Hibiscus ‘Blue River II’. Where is a praying mantis when you need one?
This late blooming Hemerocallis is an unusual coral color.
Succulents are great because they can survive outside in summer far from a water source seldom needing more than rainwater.
There is always a bit of honeysuckle to perfume the air and keep the hummingbirds happy.
Oh, no! My beautiful blue hosta turned as green as can be.
Blackswampgirl Kim said
Gorgeous photos… and beautiful garden, Donna! I’m drooling over those lamb’s ears in particular, which is kind of funny–I’m usually pretty immune to them.
mothernaturesgarden said
How often I have changed my mind in regard to a plant, Kim.
flowergardengirl said
Lovely pictures and my honeysuckle is smelling good too!
Betsy from Tennessee said
Hi There, We’re home after a wonderful weekend in the gorgeous North Carolina mountains. I’ll post in the morning.
Beautiful Hibiscus, Donna… Even if the hosta turned green, I still like it!!!!
Hope you had a great weekend.
Hugs,
Betsy
mothernaturesgarden said
Thanks, Betsy.
I’ll be right over to check out your trip.
Donna
Titania said
A lovely pure white Hibiscus, beautiful also the red Daylily. Love your collection of Succulents in this pretty container. The green Hosta leave, crinkly and pleated , still looks beautiful.
mothernaturesgarden said
Titania,
After reading about it, I found weather too hot, rain, too much shade can all affect the wax overlay on the hosta leaves which give it the blue color. I reduced the shade by removing a branch or two above it and hope it forms more wax.
Donna
Gail said
The hibiscus is a beauty Donna, I saw a swamp hibiscus that was very charming…an interesting red, the deeply cut maple leaves were the star as well. gail
mothernaturesgarden said
Gail,
I love the swamp hibiscus as well. It reminds me of my dad who had one.
Donna
Abraham Lincoln said
Everything you have shown looks like it is healthy and they are all pretty. Nice photos.
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mothernaturesgarden said
Congratulations, Abe.
They look healthy if you edit out the bug holes.
Donna
fairegarden said
Hi Donna, these images are amazing!!! I love that white hibiscus too, not too large is it? I am not sure how I feel about the dinner plate one, but love the white you are showing. Succulents are perfect for our containers too, I am a bit neglectful of them and the sedums and such don’t mind a bit.
Frances
mothernaturesgarden said
Frances,
The hibiscus flowers are deceptively large. I like them because they have no spot in the middle.
Donna
Janet said
Donna, what a pretty honeysuckle!! Nice collection of succulents in the planter.
mothernaturesgarden said
Thanks, Janet.
Sheila said
That hibiscus is lovely!
mothernaturesgarden said
Hi, Sheila,
Thanks.
Donna