Bulbs: Mostly Hyacinths Spring 2010, 1 by amorecuore

amorecuore wrote:
Thanks Steve. If you're referring to the pink/yellow/lime green flowers those are petunias that come from Italy. They are a new variety named "Sophistica Antique". There is some shiny foliage in the front/left side, but the flowers haven't started blloming quite yet. It's an Alstroemeria (Peruvian Lily) named "Freedom" and it has pink blooms.

I do collect the multi-colored hybrid tropical hibiscus and have between 50-60 of them. Some in pots and some in the ground. Steve, my parents over winter some tropical varieties in their house in NY State. They don't need much light to remain green inside during the winter. You could probably move yours back outside now, or wait until you're sure you will have no nights below 40 degrees. Most are ok as long as there isn't a frost, but some are a bit sensitive to temps even in the mid 30's. The key is to water them well prior to a cold night where it might dip into the 30's. That added moisture in the soil and plant protects it somewhat. It will probably take them 2 months to bloom again once you get them outside.

Here's one in my collection named Hibiscus "Nightfire".

Jon