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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

What's Blooming In Florida?

 Did you know they make Tea with Hisbicus?  Serendipiti Tea just in case you want to try it.
 Hibiscus come in Hardy and Tropical. Ours are all Tropical.
These bloom year round in our back yard, but remember they are TROPICAL. They will not tolerate more than a night or two of light freezes. Even one hard freeze (below 25) could kill the plant. These plants are native to sunny, warm and usually humid tropical places. NOTE: to have these you have to put up with 97 percent humidity on New Years Eve

 They detest cold, rainy weather  and cold wet soil. SO DO I...  they love dry and Humid. I LOVE the Flowers NOT the humidity
I brought this to the kitchen table because it was practically laying on the ground and that is beyond this old lady. BUT I can sit at the table and Snap! Snap! Snap!
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28 comments:

  1. diane bJanuary 3, 2012 at 1:57 AM

    It is a beautiful example. A double one too. A great colour and a great shot.

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  2. SquirrelQueenJanuary 3, 2012 at 3:13 AM

    That is a really pretty hibiscus, I love the soft coral color. I see a few here in the summer months but they don't like our winters at all, only a summer treat for us. But since I don't care for the humidity I'll just enjoy your photos.

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  3. Tammy@Simple Southern HappinessJanuary 3, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Awesome photography as always and then your new scrapbook techniques.

    You are truly blessed to have a photographers back yard for capturing all of GOD's beauty.

    Its bitter cold here.

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  4. Ruth HiebertJanuary 3, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    It is very pretty.

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  5. AnnJanuary 3, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Something tropical is just what I need right now. It's 18 degrees and still snowing.
    Very pretty Hibiscus, love the color of it

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  6. Auntie sezzzzzz...January 3, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Just lovely my Dear...

    But I too, could not take the humidity. -sigh-

    "It is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is
    than to persist in delusion,
    however satisfying and reassuring."
    - Carl Sagan (1934-1996)

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  7. TexWisGirlJanuary 3, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    i like your brutal honesty for those of us who were going to be very jealous that you have them year 'round. i guess i'll keep the store-bought seasonal ones... :)

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  8. pennyJanuary 3, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Hi Sandra, its nice to see such beauty all year. I love the soft tangerine colors. They look like double or triple hibiscus.
    ~:)

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  9. ReenaJanuary 3, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    I love their apricot color! And how lucky to have all year round!

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  10. LCJanuary 3, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Thanks for a day brightener. Hibiscus are so beautiful in color, shape and texture and you have captured it all.

    Have to say your comment on my post left me envious of you and your hubby's self-discipline in limiting fast food!

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    Such pretty shots. The humidity really does a number on my hair!

    Hope you have a nice day. We are at 29 degrees at 11 a.m. and it is so windy! Ugh!

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  12. RemingtonJanuary 3, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    They are beautiful! I can't imagine anything that beautiful growing here in January (outside, that is....)

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  13. Betsy Banks AdamsJanuary 3, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    I love hisbiscus--and the color of yours is gorgeous...

    Snow here today and 14 degrees when we got up... Brrrrrr.

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  14. barbara l. haleJanuary 3, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    You are a wise woman bringing it in. I would do the same. Gorgeous flower and what a great color! Reminds me of a creamsicle. Cold up here today but I can live a little vicariously through your pics.

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  15. RoeHJanuary 3, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    I love it but I could never stand the heat and humidity. The 'H' word just wipes me out and I get bitchy real fast. I don't think I could ever get used to it.

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  16. Chatty CroneJanuary 3, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    So you are still growing in Florida right now. It's so pretty and I love the color too. Not the humidity. Wonder if you dried that out you could make tea?

    sandie

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  17. Marie January 3, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    Beautiful peach hibiscus. All of my red hibiscus are gone for now.
    I love having flowers in the house. It immediately brightens my day to see pretty flowers.

    Are you enjoying our 50 degrees with sunshine today? I love it! There will be a fire in the fireplace tonight. :)

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  18. GeorgeJanuary 3, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    I never thought of you as a cruel person, but showing these beautiful blossoms on a day when it is cold with snow on the ground comes pretty darn close to crossing the line.

    I have had hibiscus in green teas, which were very good.

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  19. S. EtoleJanuary 3, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    What a beautiful flower, especially in January!

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  20. Debby@Just BreatheJanuary 3, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    It's so pretty, I love the color.

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  21. UnknownJanuary 3, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    Great post.
    I like the new soft ware.

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  22. DebJanuary 3, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    what a beauty....great photos....that color is just awesome...

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  23. RoseJanuary 3, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    It is beautiful...laying on the ground of even getting on my knees on the ground is beyond me...

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  24. CatherineJanuary 4, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    Very pretty Sandra ~ love the color!
    xo Catherine

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  25. Kim@stuffcould....January 4, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    Great idea to bring to the table!

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  26. AngelaJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    It's a beautiful flower Sandra! I know it wouldn't make it here in West Virginia where it is currently 33 degrees at 7 pm!

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  27. Lisa January 4, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    Breath taking colors and images . all of them. I love your comp.
    All the best in this the New Year.

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  28. Laura Delegal - Leroy PhotographyJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:31 PM

    What an incredible, tempermental flower. Lovely.

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