Pretty in White, Rose of Sharon

by Yvette Gaudreau
(Cape Cod, Ma.)

Rose of Sharon, Pretty in White, althea.

I love the center color of this white flower. Taken at the Wellfleet Audubon, Cape Cod, Ma.

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Hi Yvette, yes, they are beautiful. This is a variety of "althaea" (althea) as Hibiscus syriacus.
Its common name is Rose of Sharon. My neighbor gave us a cutting years ago and I've used it for painting ever since. I do need to get one of the white varieties (like this) as they are so nice.

This is also a great picture because of it's long shadows and angle of light that shows off the pedals real shape. I won't be surprised to see someone use this in a painting soon! ;)

Thank you for this wonderful contribution!