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Hibiscus flowers changing colour?

11 years ago

I have had this yellow hibiscus now for 4 years, and the flowers have always been yellow with a red throat. But towards the end of the summer all the flowers turned a creamsicle (orange) colour. I have not changed my routine at all so I don't understand why they would change colour at this point.

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Chemocurl zn5b/6a Indiana
11 years ago
Welcome!

I would suggest you try asking at the link below.

Here is a link that might be useful: Hibiscus Forum
albert_135 　 39.17°N 119.76°W 4695ft.
11 years ago
May have something to do with carotenoids and the weather.

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