Hibiscus are amazing, high flower-power shrubs that grow easily in containers and can provide years of enjoyment. However, tropical hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) is not a fan of cold weather.

Water faithfully, but allow the soil surface to dry between dousings. Don't use saucers under pots since hibiscus require good drainage. Hibiscus kept indoors won't bloom through the winter ...

In temperate Zones, start hibiscus in pots at the same time as you would tomatoes. When seedlings are 3 to 4 inches high, transplant them to a sunny spot in the garden. Space plants 3 feet apart ...

A plastic bag covering the pot will help to keep the medium moist. Whether you are growing hibiscus in pots or in the ground, or enjoy drinking several hibiscus cocktails, you will be rewarded bot ...

Some may need one spray of Cycocel, others two or more. Dwarfed hibiscus plants start as cuttings rooted in the pots that eventually go to market. Six small leaf bud cuttings are set in a 4-inch ...

Hibiscus do well in pots or in the ground, but be careful to not let potted plants dry out. If planting in the ground, place about 4 feet apart in a well-drained area that gets plenty of sun.

Their suggestions for growing hibiscus in patio pots and in the garden include tips from the late Barry Schlueter, whose exotic hybridized creations won national awards and were offered on the ...

Keep the pot in your garage or unheated basement for the winter months if you live in a cold climate, says Hancock. The flowers of Hibiscus sabdariffa are the ones used for teas. Hardy hibiscus is ...

Hibiscus take well to life in containers, and growing them in this fashion has advantages beyond that of overcoming space limitations. It means you won’t have to battle nematodes, root ...

Hibiscuses in containers tend to flower better if not allowed too much root room. The unusually colored Creole Lady Cajun hibiscus. During the summer, fertilize your plants to keep them growing ...