No other summer flowering shrub surpasses the tropical hibiscus for glossy, dark green foliage and nonstop flowers in red, pink, yellow, orange, white, lavender or even brown and gray. And the ...

Q: Is it safe to use a 13-8-9 hibiscus fertilizer on ligustrum, areca palms and crape myrtles? — M.P., Houston A: Yes. But if you have several hibiscuses, you might reserve it for them. An 8-8-8, ...

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 ...

Cranberry hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella) is a vibrant, fast-growing shrubby plant with rich burgundy foliage and handsome palmate leaves resembling those of a red Japanese maple tree. It is ...

My tropical hibiscus that I overwinter inside and keep on my patio every summer has flowered poorly this year. The plant is mostly in full sun but does get some shade during the day. All summer, I ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Question: I have been growing a hibiscus plant indoors for several years. The leaves on a branch nearest the south facing window are yellowing from the outside of the leaf inward. I water daily and ...