Hardy hibiscus can be pruned either in late fall or in late winter to early spring. If you live on the colder side of their hardiness range, then Neimann recommends leaving the stems standing through ...

Whether you grow hardy or tropical hibiscus, you can enjoy the huge, trumpet-shaped flowers year after year with a bit of extra care in autumn to protect against harsh winter weather. Although it's ...

Light pruning, deep watering, and a layer of mulch in fall help hibiscus conserve energy and stay protected through winter. Bring tropical varieties indoors before it hits 40°F, and cut back on ...

Though they both produce beautiful flowers, there's a difference between hardy and tropical hibiscus plants and how you should prepare them for the winter. While hardy plants can handle winter ...

Some plants have tiny subtle flowers, so small and hidden you have to seek them out to enjoy them amidst the foliage. Hibiscus is not one of these plants. The flowers of hibiscus are big, brilliant, ...

If you've been enjoying a tropical hibiscus plant outdoors all summer, there's no need to give up your enjoyment now. A tropical hibiscus makes a fine houseplant. In a bright, sunny spot it will ...

Q: We have six potted hibiscus that we move in and out of our home every fall and spring. We usually have to cut them way back to fit them into our warm basement area, where they get six hours of ...

Q: We got two lovely hibiscus plants last spring, and want to know how to overwinter them since we know they are not hardy. And is any pruning recommended? A: Your tropical hibiscus can be kept over ...

Q: I bought two small tropical hibiscus plants early this past spring and was told by my neighbor that they need to come in for the winter months. I thought they’d just lose their leaves and go ...

Q: I am new to Houston and not familiar with hibiscus care. Mine are leggy with blooms at the ends but few leaves on the branches. Can I trim them to promote a fuller looking plant? When? — J.H., ...

Question: I have hibiscus and azaleas that grow green plants, but no flowers even though they receive water and fertilizer. What else is needed? Answer: Such healthy plants with no flowers suggest the ...