Can you help indentify this plant?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by JPeters241, Aug 2, 2009.

  1. JPeters241

    JPeters241 Member

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    my wife and I moved two years ago and fell in love with this plant.

    Its about to blossom about a 100 Dark Red flowers that are about 12 in in diameter.

    We get compliments all the time..

    What is it?
     

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  2. tipularia

    tipularia Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Could be a Hibiscus
     
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  3. Harry Homeowner

    Harry Homeowner Active Member

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    Agreed Hibiscus.
     
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  4. jowee

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    looks like a species of okra.
    did the flower leave any fruit?
     
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  5. saltcedar

    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Agree Hibiscus, probably H. coccineus x militaris
     
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