Name this hibiscus?

Found this lovely in front of a house in Petrópolis, Brazil. I call it the Royal Hibiscus... But I don't know if it's got a name at all..

Enjoy!

j.ro

Maybe Sunshowers?

That was my first thought too...but it looks a bit too red (which could just be climate) and I've never seen mine have a center that looked like that so I'm not sure. Whatever it is it's very gorgeous though!

It's very pretty but I don't think it's sunshowers as it's center has a very dark red - sunshower's center is anywhere from a white to pink center

Thank you all! How exciting... This was my first post as a davesgarden fan. so awesome. -j.ro

Well.....welcome. Hope you post a lot more. Enjoy!

looks like one called "Intense Passion" I will search for a PIC to compare Well after comparing I think it is "Not" Intense passion. Where is Carlos when you need him?



This message was edited May 9, 2008 7:00 PM

Here I am. A bit late as I've been in Spain for two weeks.
That bloom is Maroon Stars.
In Petropolis (Brazil) lives the best hybridizer of South America, Beth Jordan. She sells a lot of beauties, most of her own.
http://www.hibriscus.com.br/site/

Regards

Carlos

Oh Carlos, you always know where the prettiest hibiscus are. Not that I need any more but does anyone know who grows Krisna, Maggie or Charleston stateside?

Wow! Thanks everyone! How exciting! I will be returning to Petrópolis maybe I can see more!

jtwig, I can put you in contact with Beth if you want to visit her place next time you go to Brazil. She likes people from other countries to visit her.

Regards

Carlos