The rose of sharon shrubs (Hibiscus syriacus) are still in full bloom right now. I have many of these shrubs, in pink, white, and a couple shades of purple. Even though the Japanese Beetles came through in droves and did some damage to them, they are still pretty this year. These shrubs can get up to 12′ tall, attract butterflies and hummingbirds, and are extremely easy to grow. They can even be a little invasive if not pruned right after they finish blooming. If the seed pods are allowed to ripen, there will be a gazillion small ones the following year… I’m not always diligent in pruning them and spend a lot of time in the spring pulling up the small seedlings. :)
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July 15, 2008 at 10:10 am
When I was a little girl, everyone had thse, and I didn’t like them. I don’t know why because they are so beautiful. Very nice pictures!
July 15, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Hi Louise,
We always had them around when I was a kid too. Now, I go back and forth between loving them and hating them.. lol They’re not much to look at except for when they’re in bloom.
July 17, 2008 at 12:44 pm
You really have some beautiful flowers around you. and you capture them to perfection.
July 17, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Thank you for your visits and comments, Tom, and I’m glad you enjoy the flowers. :)
July 18, 2008 at 9:00 am
Beautiful photos!
Another blog I read recently blogged about the Rose of Sharon:
http://www.wineonthekeyboard.com/2008/07/14/rose-of-sharon/
You might like her photos too!
–Lynellen
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July 22, 2008 at 4:24 pm
Thanks Lynelle, and thanks for the link to the other blog, I always enjoy viewing flower photos so I’ll be sure and check it out.