Sunday, August 17, 2025

Hibiscus Color Change #ShadowshotSunday

In memory of my aunt, who loved hibiscus so much, I planted a hibiscus several years ago.

Sometimes, it has a pink blush.  I took this picture early on the morning of August 15 and it may look familiar to my regular readers.
Late on a recent hot afternoon, the flowers looked like this.

Apparently, color change with temperature is a common behavior with hibiscus.  I thought it was due to the flower maturing, but actually there is a scientific explanation involving several chemicals.

Who ever said shadowshots weren't educational?

Joining Lisa at This and That: A Blog for her #ShadowshotSunday. 

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