Tropical Hibiscus Imperial Dragon was a new addition to my garden this year. It arrived on June 1st in a 4" pot. Every year I like to plant a single hibiscus on each side of my front door. Instead of the same-old / same old local garden center variety I thought I'd try something different this year. In looking through internet offerings, I located this one, available from Logee's. I am an "orange" flower fan and this one caught my fancy.
When the plants arrived, I was somewhat disappointed - not that they were poor specimens, but I wondered how long it would take for them to "put on a show". The first bloom was August 19th -- and I have been in love with this plant ever since.
The flowers open very bright orange/red with a gold edge. As it ages through the day, the colors darken and the center turns to a vibrant purple shade -- really spectacular!
After all of the comments I have received from everyone who has seen it -- I am so glad I moved beyond my usual comfort zone and took a "gamble" on this beautiful plant. I am definitely planning on bringing it inside. With a little luck, I can only dream about what a full-sized version of the plant will look like next summer.

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