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How To Prepare Hibiscus For Winter

Both hardy and tropical hibiscus plants need special care in fall to survive the winter, but how much depends on which ...
When you hear the word "hibiscus," you likely think of a tropical plant with short-lived flowers in several stunning colors sold throughout Greater Columbus each spring and summer as an annual ...
Watch the magical transformation of a hardy hibiscus plant as it grows from seed in this fascinating 148-day time lapse. This ...
We've all seen those hibiscus plants at garden centers with their HUGE blooms, but buying the right one can be a bit confusing. Which one is for the landscape, or are they just a patio plant? If ...
After the breakthrough achievements of creating blue and maroon flower colors in hardy hibiscus, Texas A&M AgriLife plant physiologist and breeder Dariusz Malinowski, Ph.D., has now developed the ...
About this time last year, a gardener suggested I write a column about hardy hybrid hibiscus, a great plant that more gardeners should grow. At the time, I wasn't able to get a good photograph of this ...
Hibiscus are ideal plants to add to your garden. Their vibrant, colorful blossoms add excitement and curb appeal while also attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other helpful pollinators.
“Now is the time to order spring blooming bulbs that can soothe away winter doldrums. “Fertilize the lawn for the last time this season. “September is a great time to transplant hardy, zone 5 ...
Q. I think I will plant different-colored hibiscus along my drive next year. My daughter said there are two kinds: hardy and tropical. Which shall I buy, and when should I plant them? -- S.T., Houston ...
The trumpet-shaped flowers on tropical hibiscus are colorful members of container gardens, but they don’t automatically return annually like the cold-hardy hibiscus does so faithfully. Last year, I ...