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Autumn Hibiscus Flowers after the rain.




I just love these flowers. We see them all over Mangawhai and usually they flower on and off throughout the year, whether it's Summer or Winter. It's not easy to find plants that do well in this sandy soil but these seem to do quite well. We get them in colours of mostly pink or yellow...so pretty and vibrant though.
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Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
Absolutely beautiful and the raindrops add even more charm.
14 May 2015 at 10:05
betty-NZ said…
They are quite classy blossoms, I think. And better with the drops.
14 May 2015 at 12:41
Pauline said…
Always lovely and even more so with the raindrops. When I think of Mangawhai and plants I always think hibiscus and grevillea.
14 May 2015 at 13:47
Unknown said…
B E A U T I F U L !!
14 May 2015 at 20:56
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
Your flower is indeed beautiful!
14 May 2015 at 23:32
Wayne said…
I love the colors, they are so vibrant and contrasting.
15 May 2015 at 01:25
Anonymous said…
Wow - fabulous shot!
16 May 2015 at 17:50
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