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Sep 28, 2014 2:08 PM CST
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Name: Michael Hamilton
Des Moines, IA (Zone 5b)
Region: Texas Hibiscus Plumerias Cactus and Succulents
This is an unusual flower for a tropical hibiscus in that the flowers tend to be different from one bloom to the next. The photo here shows a particularly pink version of the flower, but other flowers have a greyish-purple shade mixed in as well, which is where I assume the "Smokey Mountain" name comes from. Wish it were more consistent with it's bloom colors, but in a way it's kind cool to have these little differences in flowers. It gives the plant a bit of mystery.
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Sep 28, 2014 2:42 PM CST
Name: Arlene
Southold, Long Island, NY (Zone 7a)
Region: Ukraine Dahlias I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Houseplants Tomato Heads Garden Ideas: Level 1
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Welcome to ATP, Blondmyk.

It certainly is an interesting aspect of the plant. Each day or each bud is a surprise. Enjoy. It's lovely.
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