From Peony Palace to Hibiscus Haven

July 14, 2013 by Debb Stanton 9 Comments

An unidentified white peony blossom. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

When Dave and I were house shopping for one of our homes, I was standing in the backyard of one of our choices when a picture flashed through my mind. I imagined a whole backyard full of peony bushes. I had always loved them at my aunt’s house, had read that they could live hundreds of years, and were a science lesson – near the blossoms’ opening date each June, you would be able to see ants working hard at opening the petals. I said to Dave, “we could call this house Peony Palace!” It turns out we didn’t buy that house, but later on I did plant a perennial garden under the bay window of our kitchen, and there were many peony bushes. 🙂

I’ve told you recently how Dave and his mom gifted me with many, many, MANY big flower pots as my birthday gift. Well, one of the two smaller plants is a hibiscus. It delights me every day with a new blossom. I am glad that in the story Eric and I are writing, I mention a hibiscus. 🙂 So yes, now my house has a new name, Hibiscus Haven.

It’s interesting how years and age can change things. When I was a little girl, I didn’t understand why my mom loved flowers so much and why my dad was such an enthusiastic gardener for her. Well, now I know! It’s something unexplainable, my love for flowers, but it’s come full circle for me. What a colorful life!

Discovering the mysteries of a flower bed! (relentlessmommy.com)
Hibiscus…Flowers for the Day… (michaelmulholland.com)
Yellow Hibiscus (chersflair.wordpress.com)

Author: Debb Stanton

I am an optimistic, positive person who is a seven year cancer survivor. Since that time I have learned that getting a cancer diagnosis does not always mean an automatic death sentence. I like to share my hope with others and continue to encourage them - no matter who they are or what they need encouragement for. I write poems, prayers, articles, and stories. Recently the premiere issue of my online magazine, http://www.innersunshine.net launched. Thank you for visiting!

9 thoughts on “From Peony Palace to Hibiscus Haven”

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- Debb Stanton
  July 17, 2013 at 9:02 am
  
  🙂
  
Lyn
July 15, 2013 at 3:32 am

I love hibiscus, Camellias and Rhododendrons, but alas, I’ve never had any luck growing them.

- Debb Stanton
  July 15, 2013 at 5:54 am
  
  I think I’m in the same boat. We shall see! 🙂
  
cherryyllaann
July 14, 2013 at 10:15 am

Beautiful photo of your peony. I have hibiscus, gardenia and frangipani bushes and I love photographing the flowers in bloom. Posting another hibiscus later today.

- Debb Stanton
  July 14, 2013 at 2:24 pm
  
  Thank you for the compliment, but it is a public domain free picture I found. 🙂 That would be nice if you post a picture of your hibiscus – may I then post the picture in this blog, too?
  
  - cherryyllaann
    July 19, 2013 at 8:55 pm
    
    Sure, you can post the photo just please link back to this blog. Glad you liked the Hibiscus.