Hibiscus plants come in many forms, and some are better suited to winter than others. Either way, there are precautions you can take to keep them healthy.
Hibiscus is easy to propagate, especially hardy varieties—cuttings work best for both types. Take soft-stem cuttings in late spring, use rooting hormone, and keep them moist and warm. Hardy hibiscus ...
Pruning hibiscus properly each season keeps the plants healthy and ensures vibrant blooms year after year. Cut hardy hibiscus ...
Pruning hibiscus boosts branching, airflow, and blooms, though it delays flowers slightly. Tropical hibiscus is cut back by one-third in spring; hardy types just need dead stems removed. To shape as a ...
Close-up of yellow hibiscus in the garden. - Danielvfung/Getty Images Who isn't a fan of the bold and beautiful flowers of the hibiscus plant? During blooming season, hummingbirds and butterflies will ...
The shape and color of hibiscus flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds, plus they offer plenty of energy-rich nectar. Choose from tropical, woody shrub, or native perennial hibiscus types that ...
You don't have to speak with a southern drawl or play the Hawaiian ukulele to grow hibiscus. Some kinds of hibiscus can be grown outdoors almost everywhere. Strangely enough, the farther north you go, ...