Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'White Picardy'

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'White Picardy'
 Hibiscus flowers can be quite variable and they can throw 'sports' from the original form. I found this one growing in an old garden and am taking cuttings to see how it performs when grown under different conditions. The flowers are very unique and have a ruffled handkerchief form. The petals are tinged with green on the edges and have a blush of pink on them as they age.The bush was well over three metres tall and was very old and gnarly.  


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