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December 6, 2009

Cajun Hibiscus Red Beans 'n Rice

Exotic hibiscus can really surprise you at times with their transformations. You can take a photo of a bloom in the morning, and then take another in the afternoon, put the photos side by side and you'll have a hard time convincing people it is the same bloom. Environmental conditions also have a major influence on what a hibiscus bloom will look like

Here's Cajun Hibiscus Red Beans 'n Rice last week.

And here is a bloom on the same plant six weeks earlier.

November 23, 2009

I'm not sure what is so macho about Hibiscus Macho Man

I'm not sure I would call this a macho bloom, but it sure is a beautiful one. Meet exotic hibiscus 'Macho Man'.

November 20, 2009

Exotic Hibiscus Stuffed Jalapeno

Here's one of my favorite multicolor hibiscus. Meet exotic hibiscus 'Stuffed Jalapeno'.

November 19, 2009

Exotic Hibiscus Cherry Appaloosa

Here's a hibiscus that just started blooming for me. Meet exotic hibiscus 'Cherry Appaloosa'.

November 18, 2009

Cajun Hibiscus Black Dragon

Here's a photo of Cajun Hibiscus 'Black Dragon' taken early in the day. Exotic hibiscus can have major color swings based on the environment. When the conditions are right this one will turn a very dark red. I'll post a photo of it when it is in dark phase later.

November 17, 2009

Hibiscus Barry Schlueter

Meet Exotic Hibiscus Barry Schlueter, named after legendary hibiscus hybridizer, Barry Schlueter.

November 15, 2009

Cajun Hibiscus 'Voodoo Magic'

Here's another beautiful exotic hibiscus with large, dinner plate sized blooms. Meet Cajun Hibiscus Voodoo Magic!

November 12, 2009

Exotic Hibiscus Harvet Moon

This exotic hibiscus is a real beauty. Say hello to Hibiscus 'Harvest Moon'!

November 9, 2009

Cajun Hibiscus 'Gumbo'

One reason why I like exotic hibiscus is the broad range of colors available. The blooms inspire me to work harder trying to hybridize more colors into brugmansia. Green and brown colored blooms are becoming more popular with hibiscus and here you can see why. Here's the Cajun Hibiscus 'Gumbo'.

November 6, 2009

Hibiscus Peace Train

Here is a beautiful exotic hibiscus that has been rewarding me with dinner plate sized blooms all summer. Meet Hibiscus 'Peace Train' -

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