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Rose Mallow Curl up

15 years ago

I have a Rose Mallow Hibiscus, That has bloom for the first time and the flower will not fully open it stays curl up. I have another one different right next to it, and it's blooms are open fully This is a first for Me, Has this happen to anyone else. All of the blooms are like that

Any info would be great!

Thank's Olga

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pharazon
15 years ago
Can you supply picture?
olgaflowers
Original Author
15 years ago
My Camera is 35 mm it will be a while before I develope
my film. But since my post 1 or 2 have open up midway and the others stay roll up.
I know it's Pink swirl I guessing it's a lazy year for that
Rose Mallow :(
pharazon
15 years ago
All I can think of is that maybe they're just opening and closing very quickly. Usually the staminal column wont be visible until after a flower opens, and when it closes again often the pollen pads are left exposed. Are you seeing any part of the staminal column?
olgaflowers
Original Author
15 years ago
Yes ! And the blooms are smaller than normal.
It looks Healthy !

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