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 ...

Most people know hibiscus as a shrub bursting with bright flowers, but fewer realize it can be shaped into a small, ornamental tree. The secret isn't some rare variety or special fertilizer. All your ...

Your indoor hibiscus is thriving, but when is it safe to return it to the patio? Our garden expert shares timing tips for ...

If you’ve ever worn a Hawaiian print shirt, it’s likely that a hibiscus blossom was part of the design. Native to the islands, the yellow hibiscus (Hibiscus brackenridgei) is Hawaii’s state flower and ...

Plant Hibiscus At The Right Time Of Year Considering the best time to plant hibiscus in your garden depends on your chosen variety and where you live. Tropical hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) can ...

When you say hibiscus, most gardeners picture the showy tropical flowering plant that graces many landscapes and patios throughout Arkansas. The flowers come in a wide range of colors and the plants ...

With several hundred types of hibiscus, one could write a book on this plant alone — and many have done so. The name hibiscus gets its origins from the ancient Greek word “hibiskos,” which means marsh ...

About this time last year, a gardener suggested I write a column about hardy hybrid hibiscus, a great plant that more gardeners should grow. At the time, I wasn't able to get a good photograph of this ...

The brilliant color of the hibiscus is associated with hot climates, but we in Northeast Ohio can enjoy a relative of the tropical hibiscus, called hardy hibiscus. These flowers give huge, colorful ...

Looking for a summer garden stunner? Tropical hibiscus shrubs can take the Texas heat and still look stunning. Tropical hibiscus are hybrid evergreen shrubs with glossy, deep-green leaves. These ...

Question: I have hibiscus and azaleas that grow green plants, but no flowers even though they receive water and fertilizer. What else is needed? Answer: Such healthy plants with no flowers suggest the ...