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How To Prepare Hibiscus For Winter

Bring potted hibiscus plants indoors before the first frost and treat them as winter houseplants. You’ll need to provide at ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
However, with the threat of freezing temperatures on the horizon, it is time to take them inside for the winter. Bringing ...
Every year I’m faced with the dilemma of deciding what to do with my potted hibiscus plants. Mine are in 12-inch pots with real soil and are not the easiest things to drag inside every year. But I’m ...