Rosa Sinensis Collection

China rose or Chinese hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. Handcoloured lithograph by D. Blair after an illustration by Lena Lowis from her Familiar Indian Flowers with Coloured Plates, L

Chinese hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flava. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after an illustration by W.I. Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, London, 1821

Double Chinese hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
La petite rose de la Chine a 5 feuilles et a fleurs doubles. Double Chinese hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des

China rose, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
La Rose simple de la Chine a 3 feuilles. China rose, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, 1836 (hand-coloured engraving)
618069 Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, 1836 (hand-coloured engraving) by Bessa, Pancrace (1772-1835); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Flore des jardiniers)

Close-up of a hibiscus flower

Close-up of the Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Fifth Dimension

USA, Pennsylvania. Close-up of the Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Fifth Dimension

Hibiscus: H. rosa-sinensis, pub. 1836. Creator: Panacre Bessa (1772-1846)
Hibiscus: H. rosa-sinensis, illustration from Flore des jardiniers, amateurs et manufacturiers: D apres les dessins de Bessa. Extraits de l Herbier de l amateur. pub. 1836 (hand coloured engraving)

Night Fire, Hibiscus, USA

Smoky Mountain, Hibiscus, USA

Sunny Wind, Hibiscus, USA
Sunny Wind, Hibiscus, Usa

red hibiscus flower Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

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"Rosa Sinensis: The Beautiful Chinese Hibiscus" Step into the enchanting world of Rosa Sinensis, also known as the China rose or Chinese hibiscus. With its vibrant colors and delicate petals, this flower has captivated hearts for centuries. One variety of the Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flava, boasting stunning yellow blooms that bring a touch of sunshine to any garden. Another breathtaking option is the Double Chinese hibiscus, with its layers upon layers of petals creating a mesmerizing display. Originating from China, this species holds great cultural significance and has been admired since ancient times. A hand-colored engraving from 1836 showcases the intricate beauty of these flowers in all their glory. Get up close and personal with a hibiscus flower - witness its graceful curves and velvety texture. Or marvel at the hypnotic Fifth Dimension cultivar found in Pennsylvania, USA - each petal seems like an artist's brushstroke on nature's canvas. The talented Panacre Bessa immortalized H. Rosa-sinensis in his 1836 publication, showcasing its elegance through detailed illustrations that still inspire awe today. Travel across continents to discover Night Fire in America - a fiery-red Hibiscus variety that ignites passion wherever it blooms. In Smoky Mountain or Sunny Wind varieties found in the United States, witness how nature paints landscapes with bursts of color using these exquisite flowers as her medium. Rosa Sinensis embodies grace and allure; it enchants us with its timeless beauty no matter where it grows or what name it carries. Let yourself be enchanted by this magnificent flower – an emblematic symbol connecting cultures around the globe.