Sept. 6, 2011--hibiscus in holder

On August 17, I was wondering whether or not hibiscus flowers last more than a day. Learned they don't.  Also learned later, from Louise Witherspoon, that there is a glass container called an hibuscus holder that is/was used to hold hibiscus flowers out of water (where they last pretty well for about 12 hours). The vase itself is shaped like a flower, and Louise has two of them (see below).  I will definitely be on the lookout for an hibiscus holder at antique shops from now on! Or maybe they still make them? These were Louise's mother's, I think.

Anyway, photo and arrangement below are by Louise Witherspoon--hibiscus in hibuscus holder in windowsill (with okra)! Thanks, Louise!