Hibiscus Flowers: Bangor Flower Show

©Nannette Richford

I found this beautiful specimen of Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)  at the Bangor Flower Show yesterday. Although I had seen photos, I had never seen a real one before. I wasn't disappointed. These tropical plants can't survive the winter in Maine and must be grown in containers and brought inside during the winter.

©Nannette Richford

This hibiscus flower looks lighter orange because it was under a light. Both photos are from the same plant from different angles.

I have added hibiscus to my wish list of plants and would love to give one a try in my unheated greenhouse this summer. Perhaps I will seek one out once the weather warms and we set up the greenhouse.