A warm tropical paradise with gentle ocean breezes is what hibiscus (H. rosasinensis) brings to mind. The state flower of Hawaii, this evergreen hibiscus has long been a symbol of the beauty and lushness of the tropics. If you live in a mild-winter area of the West, you can bring a bit of paradise to your garden by planting hibiscus.
OK – I didn’t write that. I found it on the web. It was originally published in 1985 in Sunset Magazine. Anyhow, today we brought this “Cherie” hibiscus home.
