A couple of weeks ago I had a person ask me how to grow a mallow hibiscus. As I rapidly try to form an answer to their question and sound intelligent, the first hardy hibiscus that came to my mind was ...
Few plants bring the tropical feel like a hibiscus. They are planted in tropical climates across the world and are the state flower of Hawaii. That's why it may come as a surprise that some, like the ...
Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants that includes hundreds of species and even more man-made hybrids and cultivars. Part of the mallow family, hibiscus plants are known for their upright growth ...
Looking for a plant that will knock off socks with showstopping bloom, while supporting pollinators and other native wildlife? Consider hibiscus. To most people, hibiscus is a tropical plant, and it’s ...
Surprise! What are those spectacular pink, red and white flowers, the size of salad plates, unfolding in the late summer garden? Don’t they belong on a balmy Pacific island? Those are the blooms of ...
After putting all her energy towards growing into a tall, sturdy and leafy shrub-like clump, July is the month when rose mallow hibiscus hybrid reveals herself in all her glory. You wouldn’t want to ...
Few plants say “summer” quite like hibiscus with their big, colorful flowers. And pruning hibiscus plants correctly is key to getting the best flower show in late summer, and ensuring blooms keep ...
The summer of 2025 is rainy and humid. Lawns are thriving, require frequent mowing, and are emerald green in mid-July. Weeds are growing prolifically, and one of my flower beds has a fine groundcover ...
If you lived in ancient Greece and someone told you they were growing a hibiscus plant, you may have then inquired about coming by to roast marshmallows once the plant’s roots were well-established, ...
Hibiscus plants come in many forms, and some are better suited to winter than others. Either way, there are precautions you can take to keep them healthy.
Field studies were conducted in Powell, WY, in 2006 and 2007 to determine the influence of season-long interference of various Venice mallow densities and duration of interference on sugarbeet.