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Decorating With Plants- The Red Blooms of a Tropical Hibiscus
Living in the upper midwest means snow, but a few years ago my hibiscus tree bloomed prolifically indoors just in time for the holidays.
Sitting in our cabin in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, we are amongst snow-covered trees with more to come. Our area is under a winter storm warning. It’s common to have snow, sub-zero temperatures, and biting wind during this time of year. It also makes being inside with a warm fire raging and bright holiday decorations very comfortable and cozy.
A few years ago, my hibiscus tree put on quite a show of red blooms during holiday time. From November through January, we had a shower of bright red flowers covering the tree in our family room. The spot I had it in must have been just right. It was a corner with southeast-facing windows. Since the tree was in a room off the kitchen that didn’t receive many holiday decorations, the red blooms became a festive, live contribution to our Christmas decor.
