tropical beauty
This is a story about taking chances. Chances that end on a happy note (with a big payoff), that's what I'm talkin' about. You'll see exactly how when you scroll down to the second photo. But first, a little history to fill you in. I bought the hibiscus pictured above at Lowes (in April). There was no accompanying photo, just a description on the container that said "flowers yellow with pink center." Sizing up the plant in the container, I was somewhat dubious that it would ever bloom let alone survive. It really was just that sad looking and all of about six pathetic inches tall. Why I decided to go ahead and buy it, I'll never know. Let's just say I am SO GLAD I did. As in, I got the fairy tale ending I wasn't even dreaming of this morning when the first bud opened:
Isn't she a knock out?? The description on that container hardly came close to doing it justice. I'm calling it my "sunset" hibiscus because (a) I don't have any clue what the real name is and (b) it reminds me of one of those gorgeous sunsets that turn the sky first one color then another before ending with that perfect golden light we all wish would never disappear. I think it's exquisite and it's inspired me to take more chances. If even half of them turn out as well, I'll feel like the lucky girl I think I am today.
