HIBISCUS

Remember when, the mention of "hibiscus", conjured the image of RED, wide petals? Now, hibiscus hybrids provide a rainbow of colours. Hibiscus flower colours even venture outside the rainbow to include BROWN. While science has progressed, product marketing has not blossomed. In St. Lucia, hibiscus does not have a significant commercial portfolio. 

However, these blooms are a fixture of the home garden. These pictured here are testament of the aesthetic therapy that the plant provides.Hibiscus flowers, naturally, attract insects such as butterflies and bees, contributing to biodiversity. 

The versatile hibiscus is also used in DIY home shampoos and other remedies.