July 31, 2011
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Okay, I was wrong!
Husband buys 1/2 price Hibiscus last year around this time. Me, being the plant person, has never had any luck with these things. I thought for sure this puppy would never make it though the winter.
So, spring 2011 comes.....
It looks like nothing is happening. A stick is sticking out of the ground. I want to pull it out. Husband says... "OH NO!"
June comes.... nothing
End of June... a few leaves.
July..... Up about 3 feet with lots of leaves
End of July.. Buds forming
Today! Wham! There she blows! A beautiful bloom. (Oh, by the way, the one's at the garden center have been blooming since spring!)I walked outside this morning with coffee and Chihuahuas and don't ya know this beautiful flower was winking at me. I was in awe! Just when the rest of the garden looks ugly because of the drought, this thing looks amazing!
So, I grabbed the camera and had to record it. Husband had to go somewhere for the weekend and will be back this afternoon. I will have to eat my words about this plant. But I think it was worth it don't ya think?
