This is a Bahama Bay series hibiscus from Barry Schlueter. Called "Going steady". Huge flowers that are semi double most of the time. 9 + inch flowers are the norm so far. heres the plant next to a one gallon milk jug for size comparison.the plant is in a 3 gallon pot.
this makes it easier to see the size of the blooms.The dinner plate the flower is on is 10 inches wide.
Kyle
Just the flower
Amazing bloom! and Ive never seen a bush so dark green.
Most of my plants are that green this year, I have been feeding more often than usual this year.
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Nice bloom, definately large.If you don't mind me asking, what do you feed them to keep them so green?
Wow, that is impressive! Where's Kell? I know she'll love this one!
I have been using a general purpose water soluable fertilizer from Walmart. Similar to Peters or Shultzes. 20-20-20 I do believe. I also keep the plants in part day shade too.It helps.They don't need full sun ALL day. Some varieties never will get this green.Varies a lot.
Kyle :-)
Can I have one of your first cuttings?
Promise to take extra careful care of it? lol
I have to make a trip to Wally World @ least once a wk for work!
I am serious!
Thanks for the tip. I am using Miracle Grow Plant Food once a week. I'll look for the Walmart brand next time, since I am sure it will be less expensive, but does a good job, as seen in your pictures. Do you feed them more than once a week? I am using the water souluble feeds once a week, my plants seem to be doing great, but wondering what will happen if I up it to twice a week.
Gardenbug, why don't you try half strength twice a week, that should work well in your climate. I recently learned that in climates where the nights are hot plants continue to take up nutrients all night; as opposed to areas with moderate temps and cooler evenings where the the plants rest at night . I interpret that to mean those of us in the hot zone should probably probably be more diligent about fertilizing.
I checked today and the one from Wally world is called "Expert" brand water soluable fert. 24-8-16 perfect for hibiscus since they resent too much Phosphorus (the middle number)
Kyle :-)
Liz you are so right! I LOVE it.
We get the Bahama Bay series here but I haven't seen this one. Shoot.
Really nice, Kyle.
Beautiful! That bloom on a plate looks good enough to eat :-)
Western....or French dressing??? LOL
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Ranch, it's all about the ranch, lol ;-)
I know that all jokes aside, hibiscus are supposed to be edible, but I just can't imagine eating something so pretty. Now on the other hand, when my DH complains about my "way too many plants", I tease him that he better be careful, or I'll brew him some special Brugmansia tea!
(j/k, of course)
karen
Oh Karen, you are so bad. LOL
