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| Hibiscus
plants can be broken down into two distinct categories. The
two categories are commonly named tropical hibiscus and hardy
hibiscus. Botanical names are Rosa-sinensis for the tropical
hibiscus and Hibiscus moscheutos for the hardy hibiscus family. |
| Hardy hibiscus
plants are hardy to zone 4. These plants emerge in late spring,
grow quickly, and begin to flower in mid summer. The hardy hibiscus
plants only display flowers of one color on each plant. To achieve
multiple colors, hibiscus plants of another flower color must
be used.
The tropical
hibiscus plant can only be grown in tropical locales. In the
continental United States that means growing them in zones
9 and 10 or in a green house. You can also pot them and bring
them inside during cold temperatures. Treating your tropical
hibiscus correctly will give you years of enjoyment. But remember,
they are not immortal! Some are spent after 4 or 5 years in
a pot and should be tossed away at this point.
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| Hibiscus
plants offer a wide range of colors, flower size, and basic
plant size. They can be grown for enjoyment over a broad range
of climatic conditions. They are interesting to grow because
of their many garden applications and their propensity for large
colorful flowers. |
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