Friday, October 8, 2021

A Late Summer Flower


I don't know what kind of flower this is but it was a treat to see it in late September. The bloom itself was healthy but if you look at the leaves they are quite bedraggled. It seems to have been a good year for slugs and snails who are probably the culprits. 

13 comments:

William Kendall said...

It is a pretty sight.

jennyfreckles said...

It almost looks hibiscus-like but I don't think it is. Pretty colours - those bright lines attract insects to the centre. We've a plague of ladybirds (ladybugs?) here, I notice. They're all over the place.

Sharon said...

It makes me think of a flower called "rose of Sharon" that I used to see back in Illinois. It's beautiful.

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

It is beautiful.

Marleen said...

I also thought it might be hibiscus though I’m not sure. It sure is a beautiful flower.

Bill said...

very pretty indeed!

Catalyst said...

Yes it looks like a hibiscus to me too. They are very showy.

Andy said...

I think we are in an extended growing season.

Cloudia said...

How delightful Pat!

Iris Flavia said...

Beautiful - and obviously pretty strong!

s.c said...

Looks like nature does everything one month later.

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
It is a beautiful bloom, it is a shame the leaves are being eaten.
Have a happy weekend!

21 Wits said...

Beautiful, and so funny I'm getting new ones too on different plants our weather has been that wonderful too!