a variety of shapes sizes and colors.

The Hibiscus is one of a species of flowers with a variety of shapes sizes and colors. It can even be considered as a 'friendly flower' as it is typically opened up in full bloom eagerly awaiting the honey bees. It further facilitates pollination as the stamen stalk is long, the stamens are readily seen and the stigma strategically placed on top.Hank brings it out here in keeping with the Susie's theme of Floral Explosion - the variety speaks for itself.

 

                                              Attribution: Nvineeth

Image: 1 Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (here)

Hibiscus as one 

normally sees it as a

National Flower

(The Hibiscus is the National Flower of Malaysia)

                                                                                              Attribution: MG

Image: 2  Yellow hibiscus (here)

Seen all the year round
a flower not restricted
by the four seasons

                  Attribution: Kurt Stueber

Image:3 Hibiscus moscheuthus (here)                                                                       

Bathed the countryside
With variety of colors
Pleasing to the eyes

                                                                                     Attribution: Cereales K

Image: 4 Hibiscus syriacus (here)

Bluish with red hues

A rare find that stands out well

Typically shaped

                                                                              Attribution: Cary Bass

Image: 5 Hibiscus schizopetalus (Japanese Lantern) (here)

Japanese Lantern

Hanging as how it should be

With unique petals

For Susie's hosting at Real Toads - Bits Of Inspiration ~ Floral Explosion and
Bjorn's at d'Verse Open Link #150