Hibiscus Anyone?

[Dorothy]

I just thought I'd share one of my hibiscus with everyone as it is a sheer delight to me!
It has not stopped blooming since I bought it May 12 of this year and the plant(s) and it's flowers are only getting bigger and even more colorful. I love the brilliant orange against the dark green foilage.
It is like having the Fourth of July everyday!
It is called 'Montego Wind' by the Yoder Brothers (Yoder Brothers, Inc.) from their TradeWinds Series.
I have also purchased another 2, a white called 'Hurricane Lily' and a pink called 'Belize Breeze' (compact flower) which need some repotting. The pink is blooming but not strongly and the white needs some TLC. These are strong plants, and once they get new soil, they will be as prolific in blooms as it's cousin.

[Becca]

Beautiful! I love it!

[khill]

That certainly is a pretty one. I also love the color. Here in Florida, we grow them outside year round.

[cb977]

That's a beauty, D!
As khill said, they're all around down here.
I have three in front of the house and one large red hibiscus is potted keeping the 'chids company in the room

There was an article in our paper recently about a gentleman who grows thousands of them and he offers free seeds!

You can contact him through email at maribeth_c2000@yahoo.com (The Seed Bank )

[Tindomul]

These are very pretty. Hibiscus is the first plant I gave my mom for her new house in Florida a few years ago. Its doing well, drought, hurricane, neglect and all. Congrats!

[Ross]

Originally Posted by cb977

That's a beauty, D!
As khill said, they're all around down here.
I have three in front of the house and one large red hibiscus is potted keeping the 'chids company in the room

There was an article in our paper recently about a gentleman who grows thousands of them and he offers free seeds!

You can contact him through email at maribeth_c2000@yahoo.com (The Seed Bank )

I believe the one most Floridians grow is the original Hibiscus poeppigii native to your area. Dorothy's appears, to me, to be a hybrid as it is different coloring.

[Dorothy]

I wish I could grow these outside - so long as I bring them in before the frost - I have nothing to worry about. When I was in California, Coronado Island in San Diego was loaded with them the size of trees and the hummingbirds were always buzzing them. They are such an exotic and cheery plant. I just love them and my orchids have nothing to be jealous about .. I have enough love for them too.

This is the info given on their hibiscus -
Yoder Brothers, Inc.
Whether species or cross or hybrid - they are exceptional.

Thanks for the seed tip, Sue

[cb977]

Originally Posted by rsfrid

I believe the one most Floridians grow is the original Hibiscus poeppigii native to your area. Dorothy's appears, to me, to be a hybrid as it is different coloring.

Dorothy's is GORGEOUS!
The ones I have are basic reds and deep peach colors (separately )

[Dorothy]

Sue check out the website
Your eyes will be rolling on the floor where you dropped your jaw.
They have a complete list aside from what they recommend and their TradeWinds Series
They are worth a lookie

[flhiker]

D you have great taste, I bought one less then a month ago. Looks to me to be the same color beautiful orange with a dark pink center. Probably not the exact one but close. I took a picture but no flower today. They grow great down here it has almost doubled in a month