In midsummer, the Rose of Sharon, also known as hardy hibiscus or althaea, bursts into bloom and bring a bit of tropical beauty to more temperate climates.
The delightful flowers with satin-smooth petals, come in shades of white, lavender, pink and red with lots of variety in between.
Rose of Sharon bushes grow to a medium sized shrub 2m(7ft) tall and are very popular as hedges and border plants. They can be trimmed for a neat, colorful hedge at the desired size and they blooms from summer through fall.
Rose of Sharon bushes love to be in full sun all day long and they don't need much care.
Althea bushes attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, though here by us, we have just the tropical look of the flowers, no hummingbirds. I've never seen such a magic little bird, that can also fly backwards.
This is my contribution to Macro Flowers Saturday. See macro photos from other contributors and join the fun.
12 comments:
These are just beautiful. I can see why birds and butterflies would be attracted.
Beautiful flowers.
Great photographs.
Costas
Beautiful photos and plant!
Magnificent macros. Heavenly hibiscus!
Oh my gosh, oh my goodness! I can't say anything but that!
These photos highlight how stunning this flower is! Simply beautiful!
Such a gorgeous series..awesome..inspiring and beautiful ..i love it!
Kiki~
A beautiful series of shots. I love the way they look in bright sunshine!
These flowers are spectacular. Their beauty is really unmatched and you've captured them so well.
Thank you for this delightful and informative post. Great captures.
I love hibiscus flowers, of all colours! These rose of Sharon flowers are just perfect!
What a beautiful flowers are the hibiscus!!!
Very nice picture's, thanks for looking on your blog.
Loevely greeting,
Joke.
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