Memotions said at 1:18 p.m. on Aug 27, 2008: What a fun game this plant identification has become! Lavatera is a much more delicate looking mallow. Both are gorgeous........
Tishfish said at 1:22 p.m. on Aug 27, 2008: I agree. I love them all.
Moabjeeper said at 2:22 p.m. on Aug 27, 2008: Lavatera is more lovely. What a nice hue of lavender in the Lavatera. Thanks for the enlightment. Bob
Tishfish said at 2:34 p.m. on Aug 27, 2008: Thank you Bob.
Emmabro said at 2:34 p.m. on Aug 27, 2008: lovely comparison Doreen...i Love the Lavatera...i bought a hibiscus early this year and it's doing well... as it wont flower til next year this photo is getting me excited =) but i have to say they are both beautiful !!!
Tishfish said at 2:35 p.m. on Aug 27, 2008: Thank you Emma. I haven't met a flower yet that I didn't love.
PaulBarfoot said at 2:55 p.m. on Aug 27, 2008: ooh thanks for the lesson in identification. Beautiful and educational - great combo!
Aprile said at 2:56 p.m. on Aug 27, 2008: I prefer hibiscus, but both are lovely.
DocEna said at 3:02 p.m. on Aug 27, 2008: i AM AN HIBUSCUS MAN...GREAT SHOTS dOREEN.
Tishfish said at 3:07 p.m. on Aug 27, 2008: Thank you Paul, Aprile and Doc. I can't grow Hibicus here, our summer is too short, but I can grow lavatera.
YorkJodi said at 3:17 p.m. on Aug 27, 2008: Beautiful!!!
Loes said at 4:02 p.m. on Aug 27, 2008: I love the color of the Lavatera, great tabblo Doreen!
Tishfish said at 4:04 p.m. on Aug 27, 2008: Thank you Jodi and Loes.
Chilla said at 5:55 p.m. on Aug 27, 2008: They are both beautiful pictures and beautiful plants but very different. I love the hibiscus.
Jantass said at 6:38 p.m. on Aug 27, 2008: wonderful flowers and colors .............excellent work Doreen
Tishfish said at 6:40 p.m. on Aug 27, 2008: Thank you Celia and Jan :-)
Snooway said at 7:24 p.m. on Aug 27, 2008: I also love all kinds of flowers, both are great!
Reta said at 8:54 p.m. on Aug 27, 2008: Very very pretty Doreen...
CANDYCANE said at 10:35 p.m. on Aug 27, 2008: VERY BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS.
Debdog said at 1:27 a.m. on Aug 28, 2008: i love them both...can only have hibiscus here in FL
Maz2001 said at 12:39 p.m. on Aug 28, 2008: Beautiful!!!
Terriculture said at 1:11 p.m. on Aug 28, 2008: lovely Doreen, gorgeous Hibiscus!
Tishfish said at 6:47 p.m. on Aug 28, 2008: Thank you ladies :-)) I'll be away for the long weekend and will be back on tabblo probably tuesday, just a small vacation. See you soon ! !
Terriculture said at 6:56 p.m. on Aug 28, 2008: Have a lovely time Doreen!
Msisongkram said at 10:17 a.m. on Aug 29, 2008: Both were beautiful. Just like you said I have never come across a flower which is not pretty. They have their own beauty and each is so individual. Very nice shots, Doreen. Have a great and fun weekend!
Chaitiamma said at 12:50 p.m. on Aug 29, 2008: Thank you Doreen, I have learnt something today.
Ira said at 9:04 a.m. on Aug 30, 2008: Gentle beautiful flowers.
AliDar said at 12:32 p.m. on Sep 2, 2008: Beautiful pinks Mom! ... now I can finally see the difference between the two. :)
Tishfish said at 12:33 p.m. on Sep 2, 2008: There is quite a difference, but I do believe they may be of the same family.
AliDar said at 12:35 p.m. on Sep 2, 2008: The flowers look like they are.
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