My Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) photograph is part of Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge.
Today is an overcast day in southern New Jersey…again. We’ve had a very wet summer and it looks like the upcoming Autumn season might bring the same. When I take a walk a little later in the morning, I will be sure and grab my camera to take along. I have found grey days create an amazing background for skyline photographs. The moisture in the air forms a screen of sorts, and shadows magically appear within the mistiness surrounding the plant. You can see this effect in the unretouched photo above.
A few years ago a generous friend sent me seeds from her Rose of Sharon bush. This sweet little tree is the result. I grew it in the house for quite a while, and then, when I felt it was hardy enough, planted it outdoors. It has thrived this summer and grown to about three feet tall. Plants given to me by friends always bring me great joy.
The leaves of the Rose of Sharon are glossy and green and don’t appear to be tempting to many garden pests. Hooray. Thanks again to the kind lady who sent me these seeds. You can find excellent growing and pruning tips for Rose of Sharon at The Spruce.
These photographs are part of Skywatch Friday. Thanks for stopping by today.
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What wonderful photos for today. 😀
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Thanks Cee…love your challenges.
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Beautiful flowers.
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Thanks so much. 🙂
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The blooms are beautiful!!
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Thanks!
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Very Beautiful flowers.
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Thanks!
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Your Rose of Sharon are beautiful. Thanks for the link on caring for them. Ours are having some problems and I sure they will be helpful.
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The Rose of Sharon bushes we inherited here look nothing like yours. Your blooms are really fancy! The photos are beautiful, as always.
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I must confess…these aren’t mine…my Rose of Sharon is still a sprout. This is a fabulous bush taken in my neighborhood on an overcast day.
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I must have misread those sentences. I had one pet Rose of Sharon on Long Island — passed it on my morning walk. How thrilling it was to discover we have lots of them along one fence and under one bedroom window at this house! I hope your little one will become a favorite. I particularly like the name.
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I like the name too.
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