A
few years ago, I purchased a nearly dead hibiscus from the discount section at
Walmart’s garden center. I’ve never tried to grow this plant and reasoned if I
could repot it in a larger container with good soil, it would survive. I liked
that it had a braid of branches that twined around and kept my fingers crossed
that it would survive and bloom.
Delight
flooded me when the first buds formed on one of the small limbs, and I waited impatiently
for the first flowers. Eventually a bright red blossom danced in breeze, and
two other buds hinted at healthy growth. My attention focused on the luster of
the leaves and the number of buds forming, but I didn’t note their hints of
color. The best surprise of this woven bush arrived within a few days when different,
lovely blooms glowed!
This
year, my hibiscus continues to surprise us with three different, vibrant colors.
I plan on shifting it into a larger pot soon. With care, it will continue to
bring brightness to my garden for years to come.
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