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 ...

A genus of subtropical woody shrubs and small trees, hibiscus is an easy-to-care-for plant that produces stunning blooms.

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 ...

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: 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 ...

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, ...

Hibiscus plants brighten up gardens with their big, colorful flowers that herald summer. Correct pruning of hibiscus is crucial for maximizing the vibrant blooms in late summer and into fall. To begin ...

What should I do to improve the growth of the ornamental hibiscus tree that I purchased a couple of years ago? I have been keeping it inside over winter and then putting it outside for the summer.

Their colorful flowers can be as big as dinner plates.

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 ...