I had a hybiscus phase, too. In my youth, mid to late teens, I grew the Southern Belle strain. This old strain is still my favorite of the Hibiscus moscheutos clan. If I pushed he plants with fertilizer, It was not uncommon to get blooms 15 inches (38cm) across. Then about 20 years ago, I tried some of the fancy H. syriacus cultivars. Back then they were quite uncommon - heavily ruffled pink with white picottees, etc. I had one that had every color in the rainbow except green. But they were never very vigorous for me. Now, if I ever go back, I think I might grow Hibiscus schizopetalus.
dellac said:Rocks and elves make great company too, on- or off-line... though I'm pretty sure Icelandic elves couldn't grow hibiscus, and I can only wonder at their significance, having noticed they rate repeat mention.... Curiouser and curioser. Do they grow lilies? ;-)
It's probably just me who keeps bringing up Icelandic elves. I used to converse and trade with an Icelander in forums past, and we forum participants listened intently as we (probably me) encourage her to regale us with Icelandic culture - elves, Yule Lads, flora and fauna, geography,
