Hibiscus through Raindrops by Kaye Menner is a photograph by Kaye Menner which was uploaded on December 22nd, 2018.
Hibiscus through Raindrops by Kaye Menner
**ACHIEVED 2ND PLACE IN FAA JURIED CONTEST - Exposavaganza - Any Theme - Media Goes - 55 July 2019.
Photograph of a beautiful bright yellow... more
by Kaye Menner
Title
Hibiscus through Raindrops by Kaye Menner
Artist
Kaye Menner
Medium
Photograph - Photography, Digital Art
Description
**ACHIEVED 2ND PLACE IN FAA JURIED CONTEST - "Exposavaganza - Any Theme - Media Goes - 55" July 2019.
Photograph of a beautiful bright yellow with pink red center tropical Hibiscus from my garden through a window with raindrops.
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Family - Malvaceae
Botanical Name - HIBISCUS rosa-sinensis 'Montego Wind'( TRADEWINDS™ MONTEGO WIND, TRADEWINDS™ WIND SERIES) PP17952
Plant Common Name - Chinese Hibiscus, Queen-of-the-tropics., Tropical Hibiscus
Members of the Wind Series are excellent for container culture, bloom profusely, and have reduced bud drop. They are similar to those in the Breeze Series but they are more vigorous. There are several diverse cultivars of these Yoder bred tropical hibiscus that come in an array of colors.
Tropical hibiscus has spectacular flowers that give credence to its title of "Queen of the Tropics." This tender evergreen shrub to small tree originates from southern China, though it is now believed to be extinct in the wild. The parent plants were red flowered, large and shrubby.
Everblooming and vigorous, tropical hibiscus has glossy green leaves and produces large, disc-shaped flowers. In the center of each bold bloom is a bottlebrush of yellow anthers topped with a five-parted, spider-like stigma. The fruit is a capsule. Remove the spent flowers and the developing seed capsules to promote production of new blossoms.
Tropical hibiscus is heat tolerant and prefers full sun and mildly acid to neutral, well-drained soil. Very poor and alkaline soils lead to nutrient deficiencies which cause leaf yellowing. It blooms in new wood. Annual pruning is best done in early spring to allow the shrub to rejuvenate early in the season. Pest and disease problems are minimal. This is a garden staple in both tropical and temperate landscapes. The vibrant shrub makes a wonderful container specimen where not hardy. In frost free zones it can also be grown in landscape and foundation plantings.
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December 22nd, 2018
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Kaye Menner
Thanks very much Ro and Antonis for your kind comments. I sent you both a few favs in appreciation.
Kaye Menner
Many thanks Gary for your comment and vote :) I tried to send you a few Favs in appreciation.
Gary F Richards
Spectacular Hibiscus through Raindrops composition, lighting, shading, beautiful colors and artwork! F/L voted
Kaye Menner
Thanks very much Pamela for your comment and for the feature in ABC Group :) I sent a few L/F's your way in appreciation.
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your lovely art has been featured on the ABC Group home page from the R IS For RAIN week, November 30, 2021 - DECEMBER 6, 2021. You are invited to add your wonderful art in the Features Archive Discussion in the ABC GROUP as a way to preserve your feature!
Kaye Menner
Thanks very much Lisa for your kind comment :) I enjoyed browsing some of your new images and left a couple of L/F's in appreciation.
Kaye Menner
Thanks Jeff for such a lovely and descriptive comment. So glad you like it. I loved viewing your amazing new artworks and left several L/F's in appreciation.
Kaye Menner
Thanks so much Janet Marie for your lovely comment and feature. Much appreciated. Loved viewing your new artworks and left several L/F's in appreciation of all your work and help.
Jeff Burgess
I love flower images, and many of those posted are quite beautiful. But to me the most interesting and unusual as well as creative images involve a unique look at a flower and this particular image fits the bill. It is an artistic and beautiful presentation of a hybiscus so kudos for the views and all the accolades you deserve. L/f
Janet Marie
Wow for the 25,000+ views of this piece! Amazing! Congratulations, for the Homepage Feature, in the Art Group, "FOR THE LOVE OF FLOWERS" for Monday, June 7, 2021! You are welcome to submit your featured artwork in the Group's discussion thread “APRIL-JUNE 2021 Thanks/Archive Featured PHOTOGRAPHY only!" Thank you for sharing your unique flower photography and being a member of the group. like/fave Janet🌼
Kaye Menner
Thanks very much Toni for your comment and feature in Women Photographers :) I loved browsing some of your new images and I left a few L/F's as a thank you.
Kaye Menner
Thank you Heidi :) A pleasure to view some of your new artwork and I left a couple of L/F's in appreciation.
Kaye Menner
Thanks again Rainbow Artist :) Always a pleasure to view more of your new artwork and I left a few L/F's as a thank you.
Rainbow Artist Orlando L
This image is so gorgeous and refreshing Kaye!! fantastic visual effect and outcome on this beautiful photo!! L/F