Gordon Beningfield (British, 1936 - 1998) "Rose Mallow" Signed lower right. Original Water Color painting on Cold Press Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 29c Rose Mallow stamp issue of July 24, 1992. Swamp Rose-mallow Hibiscus palustris has become a garden favorite there and is naturalized throughout North America. The flower thrives in salty or brackish marshes near the coast. It grows up to seven feet high and may show fifteen to twenty blossoms at once. The flowers range in color from white to deep rose, with a creamy spike protruding from the center. Bees and humming birds are greatly attracted to the showy blossoms for the easy-to-get-at nectar. Image Size: 7 x 6 in. Overall Size: 10.5 x 9.5 in. Unframed. (B12792)