Pink Rose of Sharon, althea close up view

by the Artist
(Blue Ridge Mountains)

This is a single blossom from our Rose of Sharon bush. It was given as a small cutting years ago, and the bush has been transplanted several times and continues to thrive. I don't profess to have a green thumb so its got to be the bush. They simply are tough as nails.

Because of it's height, we put it near the back of the planting bed where it frames the view nicely. I guess it can get over 6 feet tall, but I trim it pretty regular to keep it in check.

No bugs either. And seems to be fairly drought proof. Then again, my planting bed is mostly composted leaves and loamy soil, so it retains its water well.

The only flowering bush that I have that more prolific would be our butterfly bush. I'll have to include pics of that sometime

I've added a few dew drops to this, as you know, I love dew drops in my paintings. They are the bling that brings the eye in for a closer look and makes things look so real!

I have a whole lesson on how to make these on the "More Lessons" tab of the nav bar. Hey, how do you like the new look for the site? It has a cleaner, simpler look and feel I think. The white background is helping show off all the photos so much better. And the nav bar is so much easier to read.

till next time....