Giant Hibiscus

Back in August, on a hot afternoon, I turned a corner and was surprised by two giant hibiscus bushes in curbside planters. 

I'd never seen flowers this big before. The full blooms were bigger than my hand!

The first bush had stark white flowers with brilliant magenta centers.

The second had these gorgeous pink and white variegated blooms

and a visitor.

#flowersforfriday