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 ...

Question: I bought a red Texas Star Hibiscus, in March, in a 6" pot and 2 ft tall. I repotted it to a 12" clay pot, put it under deck roof near edge, where it gets a bit of morning sun and filtered ...

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 ...

Dear Carol: My wife and I received a potted hibiscus tree that is 4 feet high and has bloomed continually all summer. My question is how I winterize this plant. We have an unheated garage and breeze ...

Hibiscus can be a show-stopper in any garden, with flowers that can be as large as 12 inches in diameter. The mild climate of the Tampa Bay area is ideal for this tropical plant. Here are some tips on ...

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 ...

Yellow leaves on your hibiscus are often a sign of trouble, but these tips will help you solve the problem fast. Hibiscus plants add tropical flair to summer gardens with their large, showy flowers ...

However, with the threat of freezing temperatures on the horizon, it is time to take them inside for the winter. Bringing ...

Q: I have what appears to be aphids on my potted hibiscus. I fertilized it two weeks ago and try to water deeply two to three times a week. Short of cutting the heavily infested branches off, what can ...