Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Confederate Rose

This is called a Confederate Rose.  I have no idea why, because it is not a rose (probably some type of hibiscus) and while it may be more acclimated to the southern climate, I don't know of any particular affiliation with the CSA.  The thing I find most intriguing about the bush is the transformation the flowers go through in such a short period of time.  On day 1 they open into a very nice looking white flower, with maybe just some slight tinges of pink.
 Overnight they change completely into a pink flower, just as pretty, but very different looking.
 Then, just as quickly, they are gone.
Photos of three different blossoms taken on the same day in November.

2 comments:

Mouse said...

What a beautiful flower, in all stages. It reminds me of the Rose of Sharon bushes at my parents' farm house. Were all 3 of these shots from the same plant?

Eeyore said...

Same plant, just different blooms.