Rose of China

It’s another Two-Red-Hibiscus-Day! Since I enjoy it so much, my hibiscus bush is my most photographed plant ever. In Spain, I discovered that it’s called “Flower of Peace”. Now I’ve found that it’s sometimes known in other places as “Rose of China”. Intriguing.

I discovered the name in a beautiful houseplant book by Reader’s Digest: The Complete Guide to Houseplants—The Easy Way to Choose and Grow Happy, Healthy Houseplants. It has large beautiful pictures and clear instructions. Information in books on houseplants often readily applies to outdoor container gardens as well.

I’m also pleased to read there that hibiscus bushes can live (indoors!) up to twenty years!