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Judith Nebrig's avatar

Thank you! For bringing us beauty for eyes and soul!

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Judy Wood's avatar

Lovely, both the flower and your writing.

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Isabel Cutler's avatar

We called them hibiscus and I had a huge dark red one growing back on Long Island. It was quite spectacular. I think it was called "Southern Belle".

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Deda Edney's avatar

Isabel, I've seen that variety online. I see that perennial hibiscus can survive winters in zones 5 to 9, which is why we have what I would call a tropical plant. Farther south they bloom all year. That sounds nice!

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Isabel Cutler's avatar

The HUGE Southern Belle Hibiscus was perenniel for us on the north short of Long Island.

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cindy cheek's avatar

I we wondered what th hose flowers were. My neighbor has some. BEAUTIFUL.

Wayne bad I have Covid.

Piper and Sam here so when she comes to visit, were outside. So thankful for this weather.

Enjoyed the article.

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Deda Edney's avatar

Cindy, we were sorry to hear your news and hope you and Wayne have both recovered. It's lucky Piper and Sam are here.

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Linda & Allen Delzell's avatar

Reading about the symbolic Red Mallow is a fine way to start the week. Thank you for a very timely post, Deda.

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Deda Edney's avatar

Our two red-flowered mallows are still blooming, one or two new blossoms each morning.

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