Hardy hibiscus

I cant tell you the name of this Hibiscus but the flowers never cease to amaze me, they're a car stopping,stroller stopping awe in the neighborhood.

Those are so pretty! Such a bright color!

is it a Lord Baltimore ?

It is a wonderful burst of color...

If I am no wrong that is the Texas Star Hibiscus!! Have tried to start one from seed and so far no luck. There are some offered at ebay not too expensive. I might just have to get them!! Very nice! Bonnie

Bonnie, I thought about a Texas Star first too... but my Texas Star's petals are not as close together more of a "Star" shape ....

Texas star actually has star shaped petals....pointed toward the ends........This, if it is true red, is more than likely a Lord Baltimore..the leaves on mine look like a marijuana plant, just now beginning to bloom here....Yours is beautiful

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I have not a clue ya'll, I wish I new. Its a tall hibiscus 5 & 6'. My other Hibiscus are white and knee high.

This is a Texas Star Hibiscus. Note the shape of the leaves (many people mistake this for marijuana plants). Jenny

great pic Jenny.... I've seen more and more hibiscus with those same shaped leaves this year .... I like this leaf shape though .....

This is my Eruption with similiar shaped leaves

The leaves are very similar! Does anyone ever accuse you of growing mj? Love your bloom. Jenny

Not yet but I'm sure I look suspicious..... I live on a dead end road in the country with a small greenhouse next to a little shop, and my basement lights are always on .... LOL