Miss Rosa Frilly Petticoat

I've named my hibiscus flower Frilly Petticoat as I have no idea what it is actually called. I only know that it is a hibiscus, which is the genus name for shrubs in the mallow family (Malvaceae) of which there are several hundred species!I am sure you'll excuse me for not knowing the real name of Miss Frilly Petticoat here. She has such a large family, I just can't identify all of these pretty Rosas.

This is a first ... this page is experiencing a solar flare! I've never posted a page with such brilliant colours coming from one flower.

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Macro Monday

Mosaic Monday

When a Rose is not a Rose

This post is about my Confederate Rose, which is not a rose, but a hibiscus. It belongs to the Malvaceae family and is known as Hibiscus mutabilis. My Confederate Rose bush happens to be a double flowered cultivar which produces really large flowers that are about four inches across.


What makes this flower so special is its magical ability to dazzle! If you have seen quick-change acts on stage where the performer changes her clothes in the wink of an eye, then this is the flower version. In the early morning, this flower is white in colour. It slowly changes into a blushing pink by noon, and in the evening, it is red! This magic act in my garden never fails to amaze my friends. You can't help but fall in love with this beauty


It is also known as Cotton Rosemallow, Cotton Rose and nicknamed the Changeable Beauty.







Why is it named the Confederate Rose? Well, in the USA, it is generally grown in the section that was once known as the Confederate States of America. It is a popular garden plant in the United States, but it is native to Southern China.









According to Wikipedia, in Ancient China, the flowers are believed to resemble beautiful ladies. Some historical paintings depicting beautiful young women are titled "Cotton rosemallow out of the Water", which has the proverbial meaning of a young lady whose beauty is appreciated.

Linking to:

Fertilizer Friday

Macro Friday

Macro Flowers Saturday

Today's Flowers

Lovely Mellow Yellow

Presenting the Second Cousins from Mygardenhaven! These two varieties of  yellow hibiscus dwell side-by-side in neighbouring flower-beds. They were both acquired from a local garden nursery, and have been blooming regularly in their new location. Guess they like their new neighbourhood!




Here's one for the macro album:

And another for company.

I love them both for their colour, their form, their performance, and their impressive appearance!


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