I am to shy and scared Do I have to OPEN

I just had to share this with you all. She is not sure if she wants to come into this extremely hot world or not.

Beck

oh how cute

Very Pretty.

Lavina

Awwww, how sweet! Mine have almost been a bust this year because of the heat... Over 4ft and loaded with buds and then the first heat wave and now again.... Some didn't even open, just turned ugly and fell off... (poor hibby) I did get my 1st bloom from one I started from seed last year.. The bud...

The bloom w/ heat-curled edge :(

Yes the dreaded HEAT has taken a towl on mine too. I have lost one already that was a baby. And one of my big ones is on its way. I am trying to save her. Dont know if I can or not. Feed and water I hooooope. This one is not doing to bad but the one behind it as you can see its limbs are dying. They are stong inplace but dying. Ofcourse they have went down hill sense the japanese beatles attacked 2 weeks ago. I didnt even know it was a hibby plant. One big beatle. I immediately killed them little buggers.

Beck

I can just hear them gasping for air! I've stopping feeding but still pooring on the water.. nice bush, Beck.

Thank you AuntB but that is the smaller one the bigger is dying at work. However mine at home are still beautiful. This is thier second year int he ground. Oh my time to get rid of those weeds. LOL. Havent decided what to put in between them and the mulched area Not a clue yet except an arbor maybe with vines next year.