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Variegated Hibiscus

I love hibiscus flowers. There are thousands of them I know, but they all obviously share some basics which distinguishes them from the others. I’ve had and still do have several bushes in my garden, unfortunately, they’re very susceptible to the dreaded mealy bug, especially in the summer, and as the summer is already here (and I’ve already had to uproot and young afflicted hollyhock) I do hope that they won’t suffer too much this season.

In any case, this is the first bloom in the two hibiscus bushes I planted in this location at the front garden. I’m very pleased with its dainty and organic appearance. Love the serration on its petals and that stile is quite magestic too, don’t you think?

Datura

Datura

Datura, originally uploaded by malyousif.

The first of the season! I love this plant which I grew from seed a couple of years ago. Although heavily attacked by mealy bugs and fungus this year, it survived after I heavily pruned the worst affected parts. I look forward to more of its gorgeous flowers.

I’ve got some seeds if you want to add this lovely plant to your garden. Please contact me if you want some.

Have a wonderful Friday my friends.

Pink Nymph

Pink Nymph

Pink Nymph, originally uploaded by malyousif.

The first hippaestrum to flower this season. This one we bought from Italy during a recent trip.

This one is dedicated to our daughter Amna who just turned 19. Have a wonderful birthday my love and see you soon!

Diamond in the rough

Caper flower in the rough

I couldn’t believe my eyes when I drove over a waste ground this afternoon and was faced with a huge number of these flowers growing by themselves in the wild. I had to get out of my car to investigate and was gobsmacked to find out that these bushes (and plenty of them) are capers!

There are literally hundreds of these flowers in the bushes, and as you will see from this collection, they are simply surrounded by rubbish!

Diamonds in the rough?

Well, if you look for something nice, you could even find it in what seems to be a desolate ground.

Caper flower in the rough