BIG Flower

[eyeguy 54]

Wow, I don't know what this is but it popped out today in the flowers by the driveway. 6 inches across. Here's a few shots from different angles and one to see how big it is. Anybody know what it is?

[JayinMN]

Those are really neat. I could never get one to grow up here though, tried a few times.

[Deitz Dittrich]

Pretty sure its a Hibiscus.

[mikneb]

This is mikneb's wife...looks like you have a hardy hibiscus, and if the bloom is only 6 inches wide, it is a dwarf variety called "Luna Blush" and bushes 2' to 3' tall. Full-size hardy hibiscus grow to 5' or so and blooms are dinner plate size, 10". It can withstand cold winters--cut back the stalks in the fall to maybe 4" and cover with mulch like dry leaves to protect from cold temps. Be patient, plant sprouts may not show up until almost Memorial Day (here in NE), but you will be rewarded with blooms like this starting in mid summer. Hardy hibiscus withstand cold temps, unlike "tropical hibiscus" which must be taken inside in states like NE etc. Nice photos!

[eyeguy 54]

Thanks mrs mikneb! I zipped the info to my mrs since she grows em and I shoot em. :>)