In memory of my aunt, who loved hibiscus so much, I planted a hibiscus several years ago.
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.
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...and they are in their glory now.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is an incredible change
ReplyDeleteThat is Interesting. I have an old peony that does the same thing. I made the same assumption you did.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that about hibiscus. I had one once, but wasn't successful in keeping it alive long. They are gorgeous flowers. Maybe it wasn't the hardy type. There is a house nearby that has some, the size of the flowers are unbelievable. Almost too big!
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful flowers.
ReplyDeleteI head no ideas. So interesting.
ReplyDeleteThe hibiscus has such an attractive flower, regardless of its color.
ReplyDeleteColor changing flowers? How cool.
ReplyDeleteMy wife has a white hibiscus in the front planting area and a beautiful pink hibiscus in the backyard. Both of them put on big blooms the whole season.
ReplyDeleteBoth colors are beautiful, a lovely tribute to your Aunt.
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