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- Hibiscus
- Austin, Texas
- I've lived and gardened in urban Austin for the past 8 years, after retiring from the last of my several careers. BR (before retirement), most of my life was spent in colder places like Michigan, Missouri, Oregon, Montana, Alaska, and Boston MA. Best thing I've done AR-- becoming a Master Gardener. Other passions-- Austin Farmers' Market, grandchildren, and travel.
photo by Elsa, age 7
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
What I meant to say...
In attempting to clear up what the plant was in Pam's "reds" photo from my garden (see previous post), that looked an awful lot like Japanese maple, I managed to muddle things further by calling it a "red-leaf hydrangea." I don't think there is such a thing. It's actually a red-leaf hibiscus. Sorry about that.
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Ha, well I'll fix my post again. I didn't see any blooms on it last weekend. Did you get flowers this summer?
ReplyDeleteNot many blooms, and they're so close in color to the foliage that you have to look close. I like it just for the color and leaves.
ReplyDeleteOoh, must have! Is it winter hardy?
ReplyDeleteLind/CTG, no it dies back in winter. I cut it to about 6" and it comes back a bit bigger each year.
ReplyDeletePlant names can be tricky. I read where some of you guys bought Chrysanthemum Pacifica on your recent get together to San Antonio. It hit me that I had suggested to Jenny at Rock Rose to get her a Geranium Pacifica. I don't think they exist either.
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