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Friday, October 2, 2015

{Hibiscus Blue Chiffon on Patio}

Our Blue Hibiscus on the Patio has been performing very well this summer.
Such a lovely color this Blue Chiffon Hibiscus and it is in its pot, right next to the kitchen bay window, within view!
Depending on the light, their color does change somewhat.
Also the time of the day makes a difference.
Hummingbirds frequently visit for the nectar.
One could just sit here and  admire their beauty!
Wish we could keep such blossoms year round!

Related links:
{Hibiscus Blue Chiffon} | previous post by me


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23 comments:

  1. ClaudiaSeptember 30, 2015 at 11:40 PM

    Another Beauty in your garden, wonderful , dearest Mariette!
    Yes, sometimes, I wish, I could keep blossoms also longer than a few weeks ....
    Happy October to you,
    Love and hugs and blessings,
    Claudia xo

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  2. biebkriebelsOctober 1, 2015 at 6:17 AM

    Mooie zachte kleur is dit.

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  3. TamagoOctober 1, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    That is such a beautiful blossom! How nice you can enjoy them outside and also from the window!
    I enjoy all the colors in different lights and times of the day. I think the 3rd look is my favorite :-)

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  4. SamiOctober 1, 2015 at 9:06 AM

    Lovely colour, you have such great flowers Mariette!

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  5. kleine-creative-WeltOctober 1, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    Liebe Mariette,
    was für eine wundervolle Blüte - ich sie in der einfachen Version -
    aber gefüllt ist sie traumhaft schön -
    liebe Grüße - Ruth

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  6. Bienenelfe KerstinOctober 1, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    Liebe Mariette,

    das ist wirklich eine tolle Blüte, ich mag sie auch so gerne, sie sind einfach prachtvoll.

    Liebe Grüße
    Kerstin

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  7. David M. Gascoigne,October 1, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    Beautiful, delicate hues. If I may be so bold may I point out that hummingbirds visit the flowers for the nectar not for the pollen; the dispersal of pollen is the benefit the flower receives in exchange for the food it provides for the bird.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 3, 2015 at 3:31 PM

      Dear David,
      Compliments for your keen eye in reading! Sure, the nectar is what the hummingbirds are after but since this variety is loaded with pollen, the also do digest some of that. It has been found that some hummingbird stomachs contained 10 to 15% of pollen. Researchers don't know if they intentionally ingested it or if it merely adheres to their tongue when reaching for the nectar.
      As you can read here:What do Hummingbirds Eat?
      Happy weekend!
      Mariette

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    2. David M. Gascoigne,October 12, 2015 at 6:05 PM

      Merçi beaucoup! I live and learn.

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    3. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 12, 2015 at 7:53 PM

      We all do, for as long as we live!

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    4. David M. Gascoigne,October 13, 2015 at 11:04 AM

      Actually my grandmother had a great expression. She used to say that we should learn something new on the day that we die.

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  8. Elisabeth PalzkillOctober 1, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    Liebe Mariette,

    du fotografierst wunderschön.
    Das schenkt Freude.

    Sonnige Grüße
    Elisabeth

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  9. TexWisGirlOctober 1, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    very pretty color!

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  10. StephanieOctober 1, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    What a beautiful nd delicate flower, my friend. The center is just lovely! Happy October. Hugs!

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  11. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieOctober 1, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    It's beautiful, Dear Mariette, and so nice that you can see it from your window, too! A lovely color blue - the petals look like crepe paper - so delicate. So nice that the hummingbirds are enjoying it, too. I hope you stay safe with the hurricane headed towards the east coast. I'll be thinking of you. Hugs xo Karen

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  12. MadeliefOctober 1, 2015 at 2:06 PM

    Dit is inderdaad een prachtige bloem Mariette! Ik begrijp precies wat je bedoelt, sommige bloemen mogen van mij ook het hele jaar door bloeien :-) Dank je wel voor je lieve berichtje op mijn blog. Ik wens jou en Pieter alvast een fijn weekend toe. Geniet ervan!

    Madelief x

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  13. theromanticroseOctober 1, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    Non ho mai visto l'ibisco di questo colore!Bellissimo!Baci,Rosetta

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  14. JoanOctober 1, 2015 at 5:05 PM

    Ja jammer ,maar heb vandaag winterviooltjes gekocht die staan wel de hele winter nog ...

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  15. WillyOctober 1, 2015 at 5:18 PM

    Prachtig bloem Mariette.
    Lieve groet,

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  16. orchid0324October 2, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    Dearest Mariette; Wow, What GORGEOUS close-ups of 'Blue Chiffon Hibiscus' ♡♡♡ And how great you have this beauty "right next to the kitchen bay window, within view".

    We have a saying that try to remind us that our physical condition tend to be deteriorated at the time of change of season. Haha, I should be and please take care of yourself. My eye’s condition gets better except the distorted vision. Haha, Seems I need to get used to it.
    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*

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  17. Michiko JohnsonOctober 2, 2015 at 6:43 PM

    Dearest Mariette,
    Wish we could keep such blossoms year round of Blul chiffon Hibiscus in the kitchen bay window!
    We having hot weather stating today....just like with last years?
    Hugs Love and both of you!
    Michiko

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  18. TomokoOctober 2, 2015 at 8:07 PM

    Hello,Mariette,
    Such lovely flower! I am sure the blue color gives you more pleasant time in your kitchen!
    Have a good weekend.

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  19. Traudi GartendrosselOctober 3, 2015 at 2:27 PM

    wunder-wunderschön ist die blaue Blüte, liebe Mariette, sie trägt ihren Namen zu recht -Chiffon-Hibiscus-, so zart und filigran. Ich setze sie auf meine Garten-Wunschliste ;-))))

    Liebe Grüße schickt Dir Traudi

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