Hot Pink Tropical Flowers
- The hot pink hibiscus originated in the Pacific Islands.hibiscus image by Christophe Fouquin from Fotolia.com
Flourishing in warm climates, tropical flowers are often brightly colored, and many varieties are hot pink. Hot pink flowers can be used in a variety of ways, from spotlighting an area of an outdoor space to accenting a room with a pop of color. However, if you don't live in a tropical climate, pot these striking pink flowers and grow them indoors. - Hibiscus flowersHibiscus 1 image by Nicolas Richer from Fotolia.com
The hibiscus flower bears large, thin, bright pink petals and an elongated stamen protruding from its center. It measures 3 to 6 inches in diameter when fully grown. The flower is native to the Pacific Islands and Asia. It is the national flower of Malaysia, and is Hawaii's state flower. There are over 200 species of hibiscus flowers, which yield different colors and sizes. - Anthuriums thrive in warm climates.Anthurium image by Goran Milic from Fotolia.com
The vibrant pink anthurium flower is instantly recognizable by its single heart-shaped petal and protruding center stamen. The petal bears a waxy appearance, with a glossy ridged surface. Although it is not native to Hawaii, many people associated this flower with the islands due to its prevalence there. The anthurium flower was introduced to the Hawaiian islands in 1889 by way of London. - Frangipani are sensitive to the cold.pink frangipani image by giemgiem from Fotolia.com
The frangipani flower is native to the warm areas of the Pacific Islands, Caribbean, South America and Mexico. It is closely associated with Hawaii, as it is the customary flower from which leis are crafted. Frangipani flowers bear five pink petals in a star shape, which deepen to yellow or orange hues at the center. The strongly scented flowers release the highest concentration of scent at night.
