Sunday, 8 August 2010

TODAYS FLOWERS 105

What to show this week?

One flower I really adore but which we cannot grow in the UK is  -  HIBISCUS

 

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You walk past a bush and marvel at the brilliant colours of the flowers against the dark green foliage but, you rarely look up close.

If you do you see -

 

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Close up and ( very) personal!

Bee Heaven.

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Nature is F A N T AS T I C

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National symbol

Hibiscus syriacus is the national flower of South Korea.

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower of Malaysia

 

And more fab flowers are here -

Click on this link to see more of natures beauty.
http://flowersfromtoday.blogspot.com/

TODAY'S FLOWERS TEAM
LUIZ SANTILLI JR. - DENISE IN VIRGINIA - LAERTE PUPO - VALKYRIE

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6 comments:

  1. Unknown8 August 2010 at 16:46

    loveeeeeee your close-up shots! we have lots of hibiscus here, in different colors, and this color is my favorite.

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  2. Xavi8 August 2010 at 17:19

    Gorgeous shots of Hibiscus!!
    Thanks for passing by my blog and leaving your kind comment!
    Have a nice Sunday!

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  3. eileeninmd8 August 2010 at 18:10

    Gorgeous closeup of the hibiscus. They are beautiful flowers.

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  4. DeniseinVA8 August 2010 at 20:19

    Wonderful close-ups of your hibiscus JJ. Aren't they the most beautiful flower? I also love your header photo.
    An English Girl Rambles

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  5. Kathy8 August 2010 at 20:34

    These look like the type that are almost as large as dinner plates. They are such a showy flower. Your photos are extra-special.

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  6. Anonymous8 August 2010 at 20:59

    Wonderful hibiscus flowers and pictures.
    Great shots!!

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