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 ...

Growing gorgeous hibiscus plants is a great way to make your garden feel like a resort, but you may run into issues if you don't live in a tropical region. Hibiscus plants love warm weather, so the ...

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 ...

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, ...

Q: We have six potted hibiscus that we move in and out of our home every fall and spring. We usually have to cut them way back to fit them into our warm basement area, where they get six hours of ...

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: What is a good fertilizer for hibiscus? The plant was purchased at a grocery store. Does it like full sun all day long? Barb Blaida, Itasca, IL A: I'm often asked about buying plants in non-plant ...

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 ...