@dillyd Beautiful colour in contrast to the snow.

Hibiscus don’t flower here until August. I bought one as a present as it will be in flower for my Dad’s Birthday.

@dillyd Some of the flowers that would traditionally be in flower in August often struggle with the extra heat we now have.

Finding replacements Dad likes isn’t easy but he likes this hibiscus.

@Broadfork @dillyd

I like hibiscus too, I always try to clone clippings, and I had the Rose of Sharon variety, and wanted the purple ones, so I grew my type for another person to get one of theirs. I have a purple one waiting for the frost to be gone to plant it

@dillyd @Broadfork

While everyone thinks I have a green thumb, it's not without disappointment. I've killed as many seeds and trees as I've grown.
When my wife and I used to walk in spring in the city (warmer in May) they had paths through green spaces in each cul-de-sac, the shortcut to school for the kids.
On public paths, city maintained, they put fences against the private properties on each side, keeping travellers off private lawns. The bushes and plants grow through, over and under, and I take my pruning shears, some extra large zip lock bags with a wad of wet paper towel at the bottom, and I take samples home to grow, of everything. I've not yet had luck with Rhododendron or Magnolia but I'm still trying both. I'll buy a Magnolia tree this year, I won't live long enough to see the flowers from a cutting. But, 3 joints, bottom one with stim on it, in a pot, keep moist. I like to put them in a Red Solo Cup, and put a baggie over the top to keep moisture in (watch for mold) until they root