LUNA hibiscus

: LUNA hibiscus; we were amazed to see the size of these Luna hibiscus blooms this morning! - first blooms on 2 plants in pots on patio. The flowers looked cup like at first, but then flattened out, and as the day has progressed, they are even larger, approx 8 inches across and the centre stamen has lengthened also. Loads more buds to open too : ); Created by: Alandrapal.; Tools Used: Sony cybershot DSC S 70; Created on: July 2004; Image Views: 5,649; Average Views per Day: 4; Image Number: 1305

Comments:

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Sep 27, 2007 at 2:21 AM said:

Hi Connie, that's a good price for the Luna hibiscus, can't recall what price ours were, as it was a few years ago now, but am pretty sure it was more than $5. They're really nice, huge flowers.

Connie Jenkins from Allentown, GA on Sep 26, 2007 at 3:50 PM said:

Luna Hibiscus (swamp mallow) grows wild here along highways. Just bought a luna at WalMart. Was on sale for $5.00. Is that a good deal? they have more.

Mary Walsh from North Carolina and Florida on Aug 11, 2007 at 9:58 PM said:

I purchased a luna about 6 weeks ago in N.C. and the blooms for 4 weeks in N.C. were magnificent and abundant. I now have the same plant in Florida and live by the ocean. The plant is not doing so well, it is in a pot and it seems that the salt air may be preventing it from opening as wide as it did in N.C. I am considering moving it indoors, since it is one of the most breathtaking plants I have owned.

Janie Mack from Greenwood Indiana on Jul 26, 2006 at 6:05 PM said:

I have had one for 3 years. Leave outside all the time. Cut back to 6

inches in fall,comes back every spring. Fertilize 3 times a year. Blooms are 9 inches in diameter

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Jan 25, 2006 at 9:24 PM said:

quite awhile since anyone commented on this one, so thanks very much, Tania. It's one of my older entries. Am hoping to get a light coloured one of these this summer.

Tania (TMR8) from Taranaki NZ on Jan 25, 2006 at 6:18 PM said:

Alandra this photo is wonderful. I love the texture of the flower and the colour is vibrant

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Oct 22, 2005 at 2:43 PM said:

a late thanks, Gary, only just noticed your comment. they are all finished for this year, infact one plant seems to have "had it".

Gary Minniss from Arizona on Sep 14, 2005 at 8:25 AM said:

Wow! What a beautiful flower! Nice shot, Alandra.

Alandra from southwestern BC Canada on Aug 11, 2005 at 12:09 PM said:

Yes, the blooms are an amazing size! we brought ours inside last winter, and your winters are colder than ours. We transplanted ours to larger pots soon after we bought them, and kept them in pots. It states on the tag, to fertilize if the leaves turn a paler colour. We should have pruned in the spring, as the blooms were not as large the 2nd year. We just water them when they need it. Best bet is to ask the garden center in your region. Good luck with yours. Which colour did you buy? I want one of the paler ones next time.

PAULA DE ABREU from TORONTO,ON,CANADA on Aug 11, 2005 at 10:43 AM said:

Just bought one of these...it says on the tage that it's a perennial, good to zone 5 which is here...I was stunned by the huge flowers...what a display! Do you have any advice on care e.g. watering frequency, fertilizer, pruning, etc.?

Alandra from southwestern BC Canada on Jul 11, 2005 at 10:44 AM said:

Melissa, think I left a reply to yours on the other photo of this plant, hope you saw it. Wanted to let you know that I hope you and Leah enjoy your plants, am sure you will, the flowers are stunning. Next year I'll get a pale pink one for sure : )

Alandra from southwestern BC Canada on Jul 10, 2005 at 2:06 PM said:

we had a few flowers the 2nd year from one of the plants, - but they were not as large as the first year, probably our faults tho', as we should have cut the plant back in the spring, I believe. We kept ours inside all winter, as we are in British Columbia, Canada, and altho it's mild here most winters, we do get cooler weather sometimes.

LEAHPATTON from CORDELL,OK,73632 on Jul 9, 2005 at 8:03 PM said:

DO THEY come back year after year i have one my first and they are pretty big pink flowers .

Melissa from Richmond, VA on Jul 6, 2005 at 10:45 AM said:

I just bought 4 of these plants, 2 red ones, and 2 of the lighter color, white with a splash of pink. They are gorgeous plants. Very huge blooms.

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Alandra from southwestern BC Canada on Mar 16, 2005 at 9:15 PM said:

thankyou, Maya. Do you have these plants where you live?

maya from Russia on Mar 15, 2005 at 1:07 PM said:

I like idea on it! Warm photo!

Alandra from southwestern BC Canada on Mar 12, 2005 at 4:43 AM said:

many thanks for the comments, Gary, have just found them all : )

Yes, this plant has really stunning flowers, am thinking it would be nice to have one with the paler coloured flowers this summer, for a change. If we get one, will send in some pics of the different coloured flowers : )

Gary Minniss from Arizona on Mar 9, 2005 at 8:54 PM said:

Nice photo, Alandra. I'd like to see some of these myself.

Alandra from southwestern BC Canada on Mar 4, 2005 at 11:15 PM said:

many thanks to all for the praise re this photo. I hope to see some more of these flowers soon : )

paola from london on Oct 11, 2004 at 8:51 AM said:

it's a wonderfull photo of this amazing flower. It show's a lovely view of the flower showing all its detail and beautiful texture and colour

whittler from Maine on Aug 27, 2004 at 4:31 PM said:

Nice shot, a huge blossom

Joan Skoglund from Huntsville, AL on Aug 27, 2004 at 4:29 PM said:

This is truly a magnificent photo of a magnificent flower!

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