Rose of Sharon is Blooming

@CarolDM (203422)

Nashville, Tennessee

June 19, 2020 2:16pm CST

Noticed the first blooms of this year on one of my rose of sharon bushes in the front. So happy. Butterflies will be here soon, The bumblebees also dive into the blooms for the nectar. Made me smile to see the blooms. This is one of three rose of sharon bushes in the front yard. They come back year after year and bring blooms to make me happy. More photos later. This bush is in the hibiscus family. The blooms are similar.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

19 Jun 20

We had so many. Unfortunately, we had them removed last year due to them taking over our gardens. I felt horrible since they were so pretty. We will plant more elsewhere on the property.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

19 Jun 20

@CarolDM We had 2 trees and 5 bushes. I know. I know.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jun 20

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jun 20

Oh no, I have three and they never take over. These get trimmed back a little.

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@jstory07 (139871)

• Roseburg, Oregon

19 Jun 20

Beautiful. I need to take a picture of rose bushes in my area.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jun 20

Thanks, yes you do!

@much2say (55678)

• Los Angeles, California

19 Jun 20

I thought those flowers looked like hibiscus - we have a wee one growing here. I'll have to look up rose of sharon . . . that is a pretty bush!

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@much2say (55678)

• Los Angeles, California

20 Jun 20

@CarolDM On our walk, we see bushes similar to this - but I just thought they were all hibiscus. You must have a lot of room out there to grow such lovely things!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jun 20

Yes, same family, just not as big. I will post all three when they are in bloom.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 Jun 20

@much2say This is in the front yard and they are about 6-7 feet tall right now.

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@NJChicaa (119738)

• United States

19 Jun 20

I had a beautiful one at the house. It always made me smile to see it.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jun 20

Glad you have the memories.

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@thelme55 (77137)

• Germany

19 Jun 20

I didn´t know the name before of this bush. I always admire this flower when I see some in the neighborhood. Thank you.

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@thelme55 (77137)

• Germany

19 Jun 20

@CarolDM Yes, please.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jun 20

@thelme55 I will do that, thank you!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jun 20

You are welcome. I will post more as it will be full of blooms soon.

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@Nakitakona (56486)

• Philippines

20 Jun 20

Its flowers are blooming.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

24 Jun 20

@Nakitakona I have posted them.

@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 Jun 20

Yes sand more to come.

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@Nakitakona (56486)

• Philippines

24 Jun 20

@CarolDM Post them so that we could appreciate them. I love flowers.

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@rebelann (112892)

• El Paso, Texas

20 Jun 20

I love the rose of sharon, mom had 3 of them but they weren't as bushy as the one in your photo. Maybe it's just too hot for them here.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 Jun 20

The heat probably is a factor.

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@wolfgirl569 (106755)

• Marion, Ohio

20 Jun 20

They are pretty.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 Jun 20

Thanks

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@Marilynda1225 (82844)

• United States

19 Jun 20

It must be beautiful when it's fully bloomed

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jun 20

Yes it is, I will pst photos as it starts more blooms. There are two others to bloom as well.

@moffittjc (121621)

• Gainesville, Florida

19 Jun 20

I don't think I'm familiar with this type of plant. But if the flowers are anything like a rose, or anything like a hibiscus flower--or any combination of the two--then it's got to be a pretty flower!

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@moffittjc (121621)

• Gainesville, Florida

19 Jun 20

@CarolDM I could see a couple of the blooms in the photo. Will you provide a closeup of the flower on a future post?

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jun 20

There are blooms in the photo. I will share more later. They are gorgeous. I shared the entire bush because others have asked about it.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jun 20

@moffittjc Yes, that is what I meant when i said, more photos later.

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@sallypup (61265)

• Centralia, Washington

19 Jun 20

That's a happy looking bush. Have you seen the hummingbird moths? I find those interesting to watch.

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@sallypup (61265)

• Centralia, Washington

19 Jun 20

@CarolDM I saw a hummingbird moth in the catmint last night.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jun 20

They are coming. Not yet, but they start at the butterfly bushes. Cannot wait.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jun 20

@sallypup I love seeing those, I have a video somewhere of one.

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@JudyEv (340618)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Jun 20

My mother always talked about the Rose of Sharon and was eventually able to get one.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 Jun 20

They have been around a long time.

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@nela13 (58685)

• Portugal

20 Jun 20

I think my mom has a similar one, at least the flower seems equal. It is a beautiful bush.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 Jun 20

The hibiscus is similar as well.

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@LindaOHio (179361)

• United States

19 Jun 20

That's a very large one. It will be beautiful once it's in bloom.

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@LindaOHio (179361)

• United States

19 Jun 20

@CarolDM Yes, I saw them. Beautiful.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jun 20

Can you see the blooms here? I will post more but someone asked for the entire bush. There are three to the left and one close to the bottom.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jun 20

@LindaOHio Thanks, have a good evening.

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@AmbiePam (93105)

• United States

19 Jun 20

It looks beautiful!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jun 20

Thank you.

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@m_audrey6788 (58472)

• Germany

20 Jun 20

It`s wonderful. It makes me feel happy too when I see plants around blooms good

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@m_audrey6788 (58472)

• Germany

20 Jun 20

@CarolDM You´re welcome

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 Jun 20

Thanks

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@Juliaacv (51195)

• Canada

19 Jun 20

I always loved it when our rose of Sharon would come out in bloom. Such a pretty bush with some flowers on it, enjoy it.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 Jun 20

Thanks, the blooms are just starting at the bottom.

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@marlina (154131)

• Canada

20 Jun 20

Cool.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 Jun 20

Thanks, they make me happy.

@Cateedellyn (51)

• Virgin Islands (U.S.)

20 Jun 20

Nice :)

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