Peggy C's photos with the keyword: pink tinged edges of petals

this shrub of Rose of Sharon was loaded yesterday - high winds and welcome rain did most of them in - today, only two brave flowers are open - lots of buds, though - oh, per the request of a Friend ... measured this bloom (dodging the bee) -- 7 inches across ! Rose of Sharon - (c) All Rights Reserved

don't want to disturb the guest - inside the darkness of Rose of Sharon [ a variety of Hibiscus - Hibiscus Syriacus - ] a.k.a. 'Lil' Kim .. per Pam J and also Dave's Garden site - shadows fall just right - almost paper-like look on the back petals - now, if the bugs would just stop eating her leaves ! sigh - she is such a classy lady - then, here they come - chomp - chomp - chomp - ** 1 note ** (c)All Rights Reserved