Hibiscus Trumps Winter

My photo for today was likely to have been a hen ring-necked pheasant taking flight against a snowy background had I not noticed our hibiscus was still producing a beautiful blossom. There is another about ready to appear - likely over the weekend.

So, instead of yet another winter image for today, how about we enjoy this hibiscus blossom on a cold winter day!

For those who may not know, our hibiscus blossoms last about one day before shriveling up and dropping. When producing a blossom, the plant/tree really shows stress. Its leaves look rough and then the blossom appears. This process is repeated frequently all year long.