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Monday, March 7, 2011

Hibiscus moscheutos 'Disco Belle Pink'



Scientific name: Hibiscus moscheutos 'Disco Belle' cultivars

 Common name: Hardy Hibiscus, Rose Mallow, Swamp Mallow
Family: Malvaceae
Origin: Eastern and northern North America

Category: Evergreen free flowering shrub
Photo Taken at: Nursery in Bandar Bukit Tinggi, Klang

The blooms are the size of a dinner plate with sizes 15-22cm diameter. They usually close by mid afternoon. Grow in full sun in rich and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate wet soil but the soil should not be soggy.

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7 comments:

  1. Dramatic background :-)
    How nice to see a hibiscus out.

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  2. Beautiful colors of the hibiscus!

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  3. I think we call these althea. I have one in my yard, so it's nice to know that they are hibiscus. Isn't cotton also hibiscus. I have a Confederate Rose as well that is similar. Beautiful blog! Just joined to follow your flowers.

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  4. Lovely details and color!

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  5. It's so pretty, very delicate.

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  6. I've seen this during the recent flower show, the flower is as big as my face!

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  7. What a lovely color! I love the frivolousness of the blooms!

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Yay! You like flowers too.

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