Sunday, November 30, 2008

Today's Flowers: A Pink Hibiscus


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In my corner of the world winter snow has already covered the ground a couple of times and more is expected this week. The flowers in my yard are long gone until Spring again awakens the land and they sprout forth from the earth once again in their beauty. So, what to do for Today's Flowers. I had family all week for the Thanksgiving holidays and haven't had a chance to scout for other flower alternatives. This hibiscus is one from my archives. I took this at my Mom's house in September. It was a surprise to her. It sprang up almost in the middle of a boxwood.
You can see the petal damage from not having enough room to really spread out. We thought it was still quite beautiful. Come spring the boxwood will be cut back to allow the hibiscus to grow.
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34 comments:

  1. Gill - That British WomanNovember 30, 2008 at 3:05 PM

    I always love those garden surprises. Great shot.

    Gill in Canada

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  2. Suffeli kuvaileeNovember 30, 2008 at 3:14 PM

    lovely flower and the happiness of your blog when you became one full year! thanks for the congratulations in my blog!

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  3. ChrissyMNovember 30, 2008 at 3:31 PM

    Very pretty!

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  4. DeniseinVANovember 30, 2008 at 3:31 PM

    A lovely photo Carletta.

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  5. arleenaNovember 30, 2008 at 3:37 PM

    Very nice flower.

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  6. AnonymousNovember 30, 2008 at 3:42 PM

    What a pretty Rose of Sharon.
    Love the colour.
    - Cheers.

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  7. AnonymousNovember 30, 2008 at 4:06 PM

    Nice shot and there's nothing wrong with an archive photo.
    :-)

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  8. Dar's Foto FazeNovember 30, 2008 at 4:19 PM

    Hibiscs are really beautiful flowers and the blooms can get as big as a dinner plate.

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  9. ♥ Denise BC ♥November 30, 2008 at 4:23 PM

    Hi Carletta
    Explosion of color and beauty, love the simplicity of hibiscus. I thank you for sharing.
    hugs, Denise

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  10. AnonymousNovember 30, 2008 at 5:31 PM

    The colours are gorgeous!

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  11. Dr.JohnNovember 30, 2008 at 6:35 PM

    Well it might be a September flower but it is still beautiful.

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  12. RavenNovember 30, 2008 at 6:58 PM

    Beautiful. And nice to remember that Spring will come again - even if it is a long way off.

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  13. MelissaNovember 30, 2008 at 7:01 PM

    Great shot. The flowers are simply beautiful.

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  14. NaturegirlNovember 30, 2008 at 7:48 PM

    I love these blossoms..can't grow here unless we overwinter indoors! I grow the Rose of Sharon which I find is similar..and that tree stays out all year! Garden surprises are a JOY to behold!!

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  15. ArijaNovember 30, 2008 at 7:58 PM

    Pretty photo, I have a similar one , but it neeeds heavy pruning since it easily becomes leggy.

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  16. George TownboyNovember 30, 2008 at 8:34 PM

    Very nice. I love the flower girl too.

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  17. LeoraNovember 30, 2008 at 9:41 PM

    A lovely September flower.

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  18. AnonymousNovember 30, 2008 at 9:55 PM

    I have noticed that the pink Hibiscus seem to be the most fragile in appearance, yet they are hearty enough to plant themselves and bloom in some of the most amazing places.

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  19. This Is My Blog - fishing guyNovember 30, 2008 at 10:20 PM

    Carletta: What a pretty Pink Hibiscus with the red heart. It is beautiful regarless of space.

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  20. Lilli & NevadaNovember 30, 2008 at 10:35 PM

    Such a pretty flower thanks for sharing

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  21. Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the GardensDecember 1, 2008 at 4:11 AM

    Carletta, this is a pretty Hibiscus. I think it is nice to take photos from the archive because there are always some memories attached; thank you for sharing them. Have a nice week and thanks for your visit.

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  22. Kerri FarleyDecember 1, 2008 at 7:06 AM

    Oh, it is a beauty!!

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  23. NealDecember 1, 2008 at 7:12 AM

    Very beautiful. My mom always had those flowers.

    Now what gave you the idea that I wouldn't know the flowers on my blog? :)

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  24. AnonymousDecember 1, 2008 at 9:12 AM

    A nice gorgeous flower that will brighten up anyone's day :)

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  25. ShellyDecember 1, 2008 at 10:49 PM

    How absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for the kind words today, I'll pop in to visit you often - you're at the top of my list of favorite bloggers.

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  26. AnonymousDecember 1, 2008 at 11:18 PM

    That is a very pretty flower. This meme is so nice when everything here is under the snow..

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  27. nonizamboniDecember 2, 2008 at 2:29 PM

    Truly a message from the hibiscus to bloom where you're planted. Thanks for sharing!

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  28. Janice ThomsonDecember 2, 2008 at 6:55 PM

    What a gorgeous hibiscus! Excellent macro.

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  29. CathyDecember 3, 2008 at 5:45 PM

    I love hibiscus, I just have a black thumb when I try to grow them!

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