Red White & Blue On My Deck

@CarolDM (203422)

Nashville, Tennessee

May 29, 2023 12:19pm CST

Happy to have found a new Hibiscus plant for my deck. Already seeing huge red blooms. Hummingbirds are enjoying. When butterflies arrive in a few weeks, they will visit the nectar as well. A few of the nurseries were late in getting plant inventory here, due to the harsh winter we had. This is one of my favorites to have on the deck. It will bloom all summer and into the fall. Then I will bring it indoors for the winter. I can see red, white and blue colors here, to represent the lives lost while serving in the United States Armed Forces, on this Memorial Day. We should never forget the lives gone and the families that still suffer.

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@rebelann (112969)

• El Paso, Texas

29 May 23

Many will never forget. I used to go to the cemetery when I was younger and would see so many families visiting the graves at the Ft Bliss Cemetery but now that I've gotten old I don't feel safe driving on busy streets anymore.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 May 23

I know, it is such a sad site to see so many buried.

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@RebeccasFarm (90474)

• Arvada, Colorado

29 May 23

May your Memorial Day be a peaceful good one Carol. That flower is gorgeous.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 May 23

Thanks, a nice weather day too. Love these blooms. You take care.

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@jstory07 (139965)

• Roseburg, Oregon

29 May 23

That is a beautiful flower.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 May 23

Thanks I love this one. It blooms into the fall.

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@NJChicaa (120122)

• United States

29 May 23

I love hibiscus! Very pretty!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 May 23

A favorite. Thanks.

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Keith Henthorne

@Scrapper88 (5983)

• United States

29 May 23

I wish I could grow flowers like that on my property. I do not have a green thumb.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 May 23

This one is so easy Keith. Start with a small plant, and make sure it gets plenty of sunshine and water. I went many years without growing anything until I tried one day and I am still learning.

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@ainnaqo66 (303)

• Indonesia

29 May 23

your hibiscus is so beautiful. great to meet you.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 May 23

Thanks and the same to you.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 May 23

@ainnaqo66 You are welcome.

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@ainnaqo66 (303)

• Indonesia

29 May 23

@CarolDM Thank you

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@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

29 May 23

Bright and vivid red color. Beautiful. Yes, memorial day should be offered in memory of those who fought bravely for your country.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 May 23

Thank you. Enjoy the day.

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@allknowing (137771)

• India

30 May 23

I like the deep red in those hibiscus We have lost many

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 May 23

Thanks, these crimson crepe are a favorite. Sorry you lost many.

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@wolfgirl569 (108144)

• Marion, Ohio

29 May 23

It is lovely. I hope none of us ever forget

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 May 23

I hope so too. Some get too busy.

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@RasmaSandra (80748)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

29 May 23

Those are such lovely flowers and I love that vibrant red color, The colors are just right for Memorial Day,

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 May 23

Thanks, the hummers and butterflies agree with you too. I was happy to find these on Saturday.

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@Marilynda1225 (83118)

• United States

29 May 23

Amen Carol that we should never forget those who gave their lives for us to be free. Your red, white and blue looks pretty on your deck.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 May 23

So very true my friend. Thanks, it has been beautiful weather here.

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@Deepizzaguy (104160)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

29 May 23

A former talk show host in New Orleans did always mention on his talking points before he gave his thoughts of the news events of the day that Memorial Day should be a day where everyone of us should go to a grave of a fallen soldier and place a flower and thank them for their service to our nation,

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@Deepizzaguy (104160)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

30 May 23

@CarolDM I am in agreement with you.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 May 23

That is a very caring and inspirational talking point he had. It still holds true. Not just today, but every day we should remember those lives.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

29 May 23

Your red hibiscus is beautiful. We should always remember our military who give their lives to keep us safe.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

30 May 23

@CarolDM Families pay the price too.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 May 23

@RubyHawk They do indeed.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 May 23

Thank you. I agree, we should never forget the ones that gave their all. And the families too.

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@Kandae11 (55163)

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29 May 23

With Memorial Day celebrated every year, they wouldn't, shouldn't forget. What a brilliant colored hibiscus flower! Lovely.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

29 May 23

Many are too busy, you would be surprised. Thanks, I enjoy this one.

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@much2say (56057)

• Los Angeles, California

31 May 23

Beautiful red blooms! We have a couple hibiscus, but they surprisingly have not bloomed yet (maybe too many gray days?) . . . will keep waiting.

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@much2say (56057)

• Los Angeles, California

7 Jun 23

@CarolDM It's quite spectacular when they bloom! Looking at ours a bit closer, a lot of new leaves are about to start coming in . . . maybe it's just a seriously late bloomer. Enjoy your lovely blooms!!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 May 23

Thank you. I was just out on the deck looking at new blooms today. I am seeing two new ones each day so far. Good luck with yours. I love these plants.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 Jun 23

@much2say I really love this plant, one of my favorites for sure. It will bloom year round here. I bring it indoors in the winter. Thank you, the butterflies will be here soon to visit.

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@LadyDuck (472114)

• Switzerland

30 May 23

Your Hibiscus plant is gorgeous. I made the mistake to listen to my gardener and let mine outside during the winter. Of course it did not survive.

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@LadyDuck (472114)

• Switzerland

1 Jun 23

@CarolDM I am sure your Dad was proud of the blooms, those flowers are beautiful.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 May 23

Appreciate you Anna. I have always loved this one best of all probably. Hummers and butterflies do as well. I did that once too and lost it. I now bring it indoors. I keep it on a rolling piant stand, have learned over the years.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 May 23

@LadyDuck They smell wonderful. I miss his blooms and him so much every day. He was so proud of the blooms in the winter.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317242)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

30 May 23

Your lovely picture is a good remember of why we celebrate Memorial Day.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317242)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

30 May 23

@CarolDM It's a beautiful picture.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 May 23

@just4him Thanks again.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 May 23

Well thank you very much. I was surprised at all of the red whites and blues I saw in this one.

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@dgobucks226 (35733)

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3 Jun 23

Nice plant! Such vivid color

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@dgobucks226 (35733)

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4 Jun 23

@CarolDM Ha, ha! There you go

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jun 23

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jun 23

Thanks, I try to keep this one on my deck. Hummers and butterflies love it, and I enjoy the saucer size blooms. I had four new blooms today. To celebrate the four bluebird babies perhaps.

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@Rashnag (30592)

• Surat, India

4 Jun 23

Beautiful flower. Thanks for sharing. Have a good day. Take care

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jun 23

And thank you. Enjoy yours too.

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Leighnyork Nyakundi Makori

@leighnyork (1880)

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30 May 23

It is one of my favourite plants

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

30 May 23

Good to know you enjoy these too.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

31 May 23

@leighnyork You are so welcome. Nature is very relaxing for me. I enjoy it more than people on many days.

Less drama.

Leighnyork Nyakundi Makori

@leighnyork (1880)

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31 May 23

@CarolDM I really love nature, but thanks for sharing, it reminds me often

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