tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post3340545286751535079..comments2024-03-12T02:29:18.737-04:00Comments on Southern Meadows: A Summer FavoriteKarin / Southern Meadowshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-82960499798623943292012-06-25T00:37:53.474-04:002012-06-25T00:37:53.474-04:00One of my favorite tropicals - and you captured th...One of my favorite tropicals - and you captured that red so well (I have problems with red for some reason with my camera).Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-75676054375983512352012-06-24T23:30:12.602-04:002012-06-24T23:30:12.602-04:00They're beautiful, Karin. I didn't realize...They're beautiful, Karin. I didn't realize you could make a tea with the blooms! Some people in my area plant them around their mailboxes and they look so welcoming!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-17291491633915437432012-06-24T20:42:02.818-04:002012-06-24T20:42:02.818-04:00Lovely hibiscus and they have some similarities to...Lovely hibiscus and they have some similarities to our hardy ones here up N. Mine will bloom in another few weeks and I love taking loads of pictures. I drink lots of hibiscus tea especially in the summer over ice.Donna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-21529261321641079122012-06-24T19:17:23.904-04:002012-06-24T19:17:23.904-04:00Beautiful shots! The tea sounds good also--thanks ...Beautiful shots! The tea sounds good also--thanks for including the recipe :)Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04446274738954245807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-68089269324965504422012-06-24T17:54:32.039-04:002012-06-24T17:54:32.039-04:00Wow, that is impressive! I have so many seeds wait...Wow, that is impressive! I have so many seeds waiting to be planted...I can relate!Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-62069133018385723032012-06-24T17:52:30.050-04:002012-06-24T17:52:30.050-04:00Michelle that is so sad and yes, very tragic! Than...Michelle that is so sad and yes, very tragic! Thanks for providing more background. I hope your gosling will survive!Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-8508028959056871602012-06-24T17:50:08.684-04:002012-06-24T17:50:08.684-04:00I didn't know I had a new url either! :O)
The ...I didn't know I had a new url either! :O)<br />The botanical name is Hibiscus coccineusKarin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-4925075093214980792012-06-24T15:35:53.049-04:002012-06-24T15:35:53.049-04:00That is beautiful and I don't have any..I just...That is beautiful and I don't have any..I just wanted to respond to the comment about the waterfowl being taken by predators. I would feel better if it were normal, but all of these ponds are mowed to the water and provide no cover for waterfowl to hide it. Many have wood around as a border leaving young waterfowl unable to get out and splash until grabbed and drowned. Out of 8 nesting mallard hens X 10 ducklings this season there are only 2 ducklings left and I don't expect them to survive either..Oh then there was the year someone shot all the geese on this pond and left dead and dying geese for my husband to remove..none of this is natural except for the hawks.....MichelleRambling Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080120317890707767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-82000714541986551762012-06-24T13:16:42.060-04:002012-06-24T13:16:42.060-04:00We love Texas Star down here! I have one that stru...We love Texas Star down here! I have one that struggles along...it needs to be moved to the front where it's not quite as dry. You've got a beautiful collection, Karin!Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03872899189875117518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-76909726373626354802012-06-24T11:23:21.377-04:002012-06-24T11:23:21.377-04:00Hi Karin !
Thanks for the visit to my blog... I d...Hi Karin ! <br />Thanks for the visit to my blog... I did not know your blog had a new url address.<br />Gorgeous Hibiscus genera...<br />Have you got by any chance the latin name of the last one of the sery, the one you called 'Swamp Hibicus'. <br />Thank you so much. <br />See you soon<br />GabrielGabriel Rochardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01781396457298888975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-60002972283883860322012-06-24T11:23:12.759-04:002012-06-24T11:23:12.759-04:00I think Hibiscus are seductive...love their blooms...I think Hibiscus are seductive...love their blooms. I had H. coccinea in VA that got over 13 feet tall....stopped measuring after that! I brought seeds with me but haven't done much with them yet. Need to plant some!!Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-88042805746795457352012-06-24T11:18:40.964-04:002012-06-24T11:18:40.964-04:00The hibiscus really does say "summer," d...The hibiscus really does say "summer," doesn't it? Your pictures are beautiful.Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-31264284036199773052012-06-24T07:10:01.568-04:002012-06-24T07:10:01.568-04:00I think you are correct Mary...they are all member...I think you are correct Mary...they are all members of the Malvaceae (rose mallow) family which interestingly also includes okra.Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-78683149583604384172012-06-24T07:04:02.952-04:002012-06-24T07:04:02.952-04:00Isn't interesting how common names can vary by...Isn't interesting how common names can vary by location! Here it is always referred to as swamp hibiscus.Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-15104692645919173232012-06-24T07:01:05.684-04:002012-06-24T07:01:05.684-04:00I agree. I have a swamp hibiscus which I added to ...I agree. I have a swamp hibiscus which I added to my garden this spring. It is performing already and really lovely.Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-77108773416394447302012-06-24T07:00:34.090-04:002012-06-24T07:00:34.090-04:00The Hibiscus are beautiful.
Cher Sunray GardensThe Hibiscus are beautiful. <br /><br />Cher <a href="http://sunraygardening.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Sunray Gardens</a>Sunray Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06691531921190526219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-23313863542267543212012-06-24T06:28:37.683-04:002012-06-24T06:28:37.683-04:00I have a few Rose of Sharon, which I think is a cu...I have a few Rose of Sharon, which I think is a cultivar of hibiscus. I like that it flowers in July-August here in Michigan.Mary Pelleritohttp://mary-goingnative.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-27451824572765325532012-06-24T05:44:42.926-04:002012-06-24T05:44:42.926-04:00Uwielbiam hibiskusy, mają piękne kwiaty. Miałam w ...Uwielbiam hibiskusy, mają piękne kwiaty. Miałam w ogródku dwa, ale niestety zima zabrała mi jednego. Pozdrawiam.<br />I love the hibiscus, have beautiful flowers. I had two in the garden, but unfortunately took me one winter. Yours.Gigahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08706670738884178087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-17880584398798680952012-06-24T00:53:28.194-04:002012-06-24T00:53:28.194-04:00Yes, we call it Texas Star in Texas :-) I don'...Yes, we call it Texas Star in Texas :-) I don't think I've ever heard it referred to as "swamp hibiscus," but I do grow mine in a more damp part-sun area of my yard, and it is happy -- and tall!Toni - Signature Gardenshttp://signaturegardens.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-24595390972748516882012-06-23T23:02:06.603-04:002012-06-23T23:02:06.603-04:00You do have some pretty and bright colors here. I ...You do have some pretty and bright colors here. I like the Texas Star the best. It might be because it is so different from what I accustomed to seeing. Mine have yet to set bud, but I always look forward to them. Of course it is not the tropical varieties though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-21159180650046725912012-06-23T22:46:59.084-04:002012-06-23T22:46:59.084-04:00Hibiscus flowers remind me of Mother's Day. We...Hibiscus flowers remind me of Mother's Day. We used to buy plants for my mom in New Orleans. All the photos look exquisite in the light box view. In New Mexico, we call hibiscus tea, Jamaica (the "j" is pronounced like an "h"). I had a tall refreshing glass today.GirlSprouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13029711241687325640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335626764384885870.post-91168164908656824562012-06-23T19:11:15.425-04:002012-06-23T19:11:15.425-04:00Hello, Karin
You've shown some brilliantly col...Hello, Karin<br />You've shown some brilliantly coloured blooms and highlighted their details. Gorgeous. I think I need to hit your "Follow" button. <br />-KarenMy Little Home and Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01519563352358635257noreply@blogger.com