The Hibiscus Watch

I was enjoying the hibiscus through the patio doors of the deck one day when I realized I could watch the flowers as they bloomed/opened. Usually I just notice the colorful big flowers that open for about a day and then pick the closed 'dead' flowers from the deck floor or the plant.

So one morning I chose to time lapse some photos. By the time I started the process, about 8:52 AM, there were about 12 flowers in various stages of blooming. I was not positive which were going to open more fully or which were on the downside of their bloom.

Here are my results of Hibiscus Watch:

8:52 AM

this is the one I followed for the day

9:14 AM

Will it open or is it closing???

the full bloom of a different flower

9:15 AM

9:52 AM

definitely closing

10:35 AM

2:42 PM

So now I want to catch a bloom as it open. That might mean I need to be on watch before 8:52 AM! This plant was one of the best deals for $9.99. I love the color and the joy it has brought to the deck this summer!