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How To Prepare Hibiscus For Winter

Both hardy and tropical hibiscus plants can survive the winter with a little extra care before cool weather strikes.
Hibiscus is a genus of subtropical woody shrubs and small trees, covered with green, semi-glossy, toothed leaves. The plant is famous for its brightly colored trumpet-shaped flowers with five or more ...
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 ...
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, ...
Giving a tropical pop of color, hibiscus are flowering shrubs that pollinators love for their massive blooms. Although they may look exotic, there are hundreds of species within the genus, so ...
An amazing assortment of bright hibiscus are blooming in my flower beds. According to Clemson’s Home and Garden Information Center, there are hundreds of varieties of hibiscus which include a wide ...
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Q: How do I care for my potted hibiscus in the winter? A: Keeping a potted tropical plant alive through the cold months may feel like a chore, but come springtime, you’ll be rewarded for your efforts ...
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 ...
Q. My wife received a large hibiscus plant as a Mother's Day gift and we don't know how to care for it. Should it be set outside for the summer and if so, what conditions of sunlight, moisture, ...