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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.
Learn how to protect your hibiscus through the fall months so it survives winter and comes back strong in spring.
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 ...
Choosing the right spot to plant or display your hibiscus plant is key to its overall success. "Tropical hibiscus wants to be in full sun, so placing your plant where it receives five to eight hours ...
Q: Can you tell what might be the problem with my hibiscus? It’s losing leaves every day. I did try fertilizing it in case that’s what it needed. – Patty F. A: Overall, the hibiscus’ health looks very ...
Hibiscus is easy to propagate, especially hardy varieties—cuttings work best for both types. Take soft-stem cuttings in late spring, use rooting hormone, and keep them moist and warm. Hardy hibiscus ...
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 ...
For a tangy salad dressing, blend dried hibiscus flowers with olive oil, vinegar, and spices of your choice. This dressing ...