OMGosh. Yours are wonderful. My poor hibiscus.. we are in Houston, and mine have been blooming and blooming as temps fluctuate daily. A freeze was coming, and I moved the pot into the garage. It continued to bloom in the dark in the garage. Then after two days the weather got sunny and nice…so brought the. Back out.. and on we go.
Hello Shirlyn. Ah the joys of living in warmer climates. Sounds like you have the tropical variety. At least you can enjoy them year-round. Thank goodness all of our hibiscus are the hardy variety and continue to multiple and come back year after year despite the cold winters. What a blessing and visual delight. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. May you, your family and friends continue to enjoy a safe and prosperous 2022. Lynn & Richard www.WisconsinGarden.com
Hi Jbobo. Glad you enjoyed seeing our hardy Hibiscus update. Thank you for watching, sharing and caring. Stay safe. Have a great week playing in your garden. Lynn & Richard from www.WisconsinGarden.com
Hey, nobody that you know....glad you found us. Hope we are entertaining and helpful. Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Happy Spring. Stay safe, healthy and happy. Lynn & Richard #KeepTheLoveGrowing WisconsinGarden.com
Hello Mark. Since this video was released about 5 years ago, you'll have to see them in our latest videos. As we get closer to our 1,000th garden video, we updated our entire video directory index. It's a free 23-page eBook highlighting over 950 Garden Videos that we've arranged by Topic of Interest from A-Z for quick and easy access. We'd love to send you a free copy. If you'd like a copy, simply email me at: lynn@WisconsinGarden.com and please Add 'A-Z' in your message. Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard - www.WisconsinGarden.com. #KeepTheLoveGrowing
Hi Nicole. Glad you enjoyed our Hardy Hibiscus Update video. Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard - See more at www.WisconsinGarden.com
I grew up in Jamaica so hibiscus plants were abundant. The yellow was my favourite. I now live in Canada where even the hardy hibiscus probably wouldn't survive our winters. TFS!
JamCanGurl Maybe that's your new fun mission to find one that is cold tolerant and can bloom even in blizzards. Wouldn't that be cool. You'd become a overnight success. Well at least you can enjoy ours in the meantime. We will have to keep our eyes open for yellow ones next year. Thanks for watching and sharing. Lynn & Richard
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Good morning Caroline. Most flowering plants need at least 6 hours of sun and as long as your hardy Midnight Marvel Hibiscus gets that amount of sun, even in partial shade, it should be just fine. Now you can sleep soundly without worry. Would you like a free copy of our 21-page Directory eBook listing all of our 900+ garden videos by Topic A-Z? If you do, send us an email at lynn@WisconsinGarden.com. Please add the letters A-Z in your message to us and we''ll send your copy ASAP. Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. We wish you, your family and friends a wonderful, healthy and a prolific year gardening and look forward to your future comments. Your garden friends from www.WisconsinGarden.com - Lynn & Richard
Hello Jane. While we have yet to eat them, research indicates that the flowers can be eaten raw, but mostly used to make an herbal tea. How appropriate that you watched one of our Hibiscus videos from several years ago as we will be releasing today's Hibiscus update in our August Garden Tour part 1 which Richard is currently uploading to RUclips as we speak. Stay tuned. Thank you for watching, sharing and caring. Have a great week playing in your garden. Lynn & Richard from WisconsinGarden.com - #KeepTheLoveGrowing
I’m in the North in uk it does get down to minus 10 to minus 12 and have just got Hibiscus extreme (hardy) was lovely to see how great your’s are hope I can get mine to flourish loved watching your video thank you
Hi Jean. We too hope your giant hardy hibiscus grow and flourish. We also invite you to see our latest free garden videos by visiting our website www.WisconsinGarden.com. Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard
Love all your videos We keep our hibiscus indoors over winter Canadian cold winters brrr It’s almost June so out they go It’s a lot of work but worth it No videos on that Wish I could see your dog 😁💖 It’s lonely 😞 Thank you Patricia
Hi Patricia & David. We would have to bring tropical hibiscus indoors for the winter which is why we opted for the hardy variety. Winters seemed to be much colder in years past or so it seems. We have two dogs. Jingle Bell was a Christmas rescue 7 years ago and in late February we found a 4 month blue standard Poodle named Pepper. I'm sure both will continue to appear in future videos. We'd love to send you our free 21-page Word document with hyperlinks to all of our 900+ garden video blogs listed by Topic of Interest A-Z. If interested, send me an email at: lynn@WisconsinGarden.com. and add the letters A-Z in the subject bar. We continue to wish your family, friends and neighbors to stay healthy and garden smartly. We look forward to all of our future chats as well. Your garden friends from www.WisconsinGarden.com - Lynn & Richard
+tia taylor Aren't they absolutely magnificent. Today our 7 foot plant had to have at least 40+ blossoms with many more set for tomorrow. It's like having your own fireworks display in your front yard. Can't wait till our pink and red one get this size. Thanks for watching and sharing. Lynn & Richard
Hi Angela. These platter-size hardy Hibiscus have been a true delight adding them to our gardens. Each year they become more impressive, so much so, that people driving past actually stop and ask what kind of plant and flower it is. They too are impressed and go out looking for one or two for their garden. If you enjoyed this video and would like to see more like it, we'd like to share our free, useful and helpful index guide to all of our first 950 garden videos listed by topic of interest, from A-Z as a quick reference guide. Currently, it's a free 21-page eBook Directory with direct hotlinks to our garden videos for easy access, day or night. If you'd like a free copy, email me at: lynn@WisconsinGarden.com and add 'A-Z' in your message. NOTE: We respect your privacy and do not SPAM or share information provided to us with anyone! Thank you again for watching, caring and sharing. Your garden friends from Wisconsin. Lynn & Richard - See all of our latest garden videos on our website: www.WisconsinGarden.com.
Hardy Hibiscus are my favorite I also have hollyhocks both kinda of have the similar flower but the hollyhock one is smaller. I am currently a High school senior and I am going to run cross country at Missouri Valley and I plan on majoring in horticulture sciences. My main goal is to find a cure for the downy mildew disease that kills the shade loving flower the impatien. You are a true inspiration to me and remind me a lot of my grandma that I truly loved. some of the plants that you have I plan on planting this spring!
+Corey Smothers - Both Richard and I commend your horticulture studies and your quest to find a cure for downy mildew. When you find one we would love to help promote your efforts on our Wisconsin Garden channel and website. That would be a major breakthrough for the industry. We wish you great success and thank you for watching and your kind words of support. Lynn & Richard
Good morning Elaine. Yes, they go after our giant white Hibiscus blossom as well. Unfortunately, Japanese Beetles are known to go after over 300 different specie of plants east of the Mississippi river and fewer states westward. The scent of some kinds of flowers, fruits, and plants, as well as the pheromones of other Japanese beetles, lure these pests onto almost any yard with large, open patches of grass. They were first recorded in 1916 in a nursery near Riverton, New Jersey. Research is finding the plants like garlic, onions, chives, leeks, marigold, larskspur, catnip, tansy, rue and white chrysanthemum are plants that deter and Japanese Beetles avoid because of the scent and taste. So much for fragrant vs. pungent plants. Thanks again for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard - www.WisconsinGarden.com Garden safely and stay healthy. #KeepTheLoveGrowing
Good morning Herbert. Thank you for watching, sharing and caring. Stay safe. Have a great week playing in your garden. Lynn & Richard - www.WisconsinGarden.com
Hi Sonya, they are marvelous plants. We got ours from a nursery that no longer exists.....:( Check out your local garden centers also Johnson's Nursery in Menomonee Falls. Also Spring Hill online... shplants.com Thank you for watching sharing and caring. Have a great week playing in your garden. Lynn & Richard from WisconsinGarden.com - #KeepTheLoveGrowing
Hi Marlene. We absolutely enjoy our giant hardy hibiscus as do you. They truly stop those passing by who stop and ask what kind of plant produces those giant platter size blooms. They are becoming more common at our local garden centers now that they have produced hardy versions that can tolerate and thrive in our colder climate (we're zone 5b). Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard
Tropical hibiscus dies in the winter here in zone 8, east texas. The hardy hibiscus does really well in the ground. I do what you do. I pile on the leaves in the fall and winter months.
Our giant hibiscus will begin blooming in another week or two and continue for at least another month. Always amazing to see new buds every day by the dozens. Leaf Mulch is Mother Nature's gold. Keep on piling. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard
I have the plum that I brought last end of season I kept in house, now is planted outside and I only have one bloom that will show at a time. Have plenty of buds it is on the sun rise part of the house. I thought these were annuals.
Good morning Nexington. Not sure which variety you have. Are you sure you don't have the ornamental variety? Ornamental plum trees belong to the Prunus genus, which also includes flowering varieties of almond, apricot, cherry, nectarine and peach. Known collectively as stone fruits, these trees produce little or no eating-quality fruit but are prized for their springtime display of blossoms. Do you still have the label or remember where you purchased it to do more research? I don't think we ever sent you our 'free' 21-page eBook Directory Index Guide to all of our first 950 garden videos. All of our videos are arranged by Topic of Interest, from A-Z with RUclips hotlinks to each garden video, for easy access day or night. If we didn't, and you'd like your free copy, simply email me at: lynn@WisconsinGarden.com and add 'A-Z' in your message. PLEASE NOTE: We respect your privacy and Do Not SPAM! Thanks again for watching, caring and sharing. Your Wisconsin Garden Family. Lynn & Richard - See all of our latest garden videos: www.WisconsinGarden.com.
hello,I really like no only your plants but your house as well, you're lucky to have a house, please next time show as how to plant plants on the ground, thank you.
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My Hardy Hibiscus is about 4' tall now and has beautiful buds. One of the stems(?) broke off today , I put it in water to see if the buds might bloom.. Is there anyway I can replant it? So sad, it is so beautiful !
Hello Duane. Sorry, the broken stem wouldn't grow if planted. We found that dividing the root ball is the most reliable way to successfully propagate your hardy hibiscus. If you'd like to see more hardy hibiscus videos, we can send you a free copy of our exclusive family-friendly Directory and Index Guide to all of our first 950 garden videos, listing each by garden topic of interest, from A-Z. It's our 21-page eBook with direct RUclips hotlinks for quick and easy access to each of our garden videos you can watch at your convenience, anytime day or night. Simply email me at: lynn@WisconsinGarden.com and add 'A-Z' in your message. NOTE: We respect your privacy and do not SPAM or share information provided to us with anyone! We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks for subscribing and for watching, caring and sharing. Your new Wisconsin garden family. Lynn & Richard - See all of our latest garden videos; www.WisconsinGarden.com.
thanks for the video. i was hoping you would have a video of hardy hibiscus bare roots and how to plant them. If you can i would love the info..thanks!!! be well penny
We just purchased the Summerific evening rose color of these plants! Thanks for the tips about cutting back in spring or I might have left them like the Rose of Sharon's I have! We have a terrible case of Japanese beetles the last couple of years! Do you use an insectasidle soap for yours or something else! I tried Sevin spray, seemed to do the trick for now, but the chemicals scare me! We are in Oak Creek! Love your videos! Thanks!
Good morning Michele in Oak Creek. While most Wisconsin gardeners have little choice but to deal with Japanese Beetles over the past couple of years, because of the expanse of our gardens we've chosen not use any insecticidal soaps or sprays. We too prefer to avoid chemical treatment wherever possible. We have been known to go out with our empty yogurt containers filled with hot water and a few drops of Dawn dish soap, flicking them in as we see them earlier in the day before the heat is on. We've noticed that they prefer our giant white hardy hibiscus blossoms and seem to have less interest in our Jazzberry Jam or Midnight Marvel hardy hibiscus as much. Perhaps it's the red and pink colors or lesser fragrance levels that are less appealing??? Hopefully a predator will evolve. We also use a plant called Smartweed nearby as a sacrificial plant they seem to devour. Hopefully, when things settle down health-wise for all of us, we look forward to meeting you in person and take you on a tour or our gardens if interested. In the meantime, if you enjoyed this video and like to see more local ones like it, we can send you our free Directory and Index Guide to all of our first 950 garden videos, arranged by Topic of Interest, from A-Z. It's our 21-page eBook with RUclips hotlinks to each garden video, for easy access day or night. If you'd like your free copy, email: lynn@WisconsinGarden.com and add 'A-Z' in your message. PLEASE NOTE: We respect your privacy and do not SPAM or share information provided to us, with anyone! Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Your Wisconsin Garden Family. Lynn & Richard - See all of our latest garden videos: www.WisconsinGarden.com.
Your video encouraged me to get 3 red locally grown hibiscus. I figure, whatever grows in WI should survive in MA. In September i simply plunked them into a hole back-filled with compost and they continue to bloom. Next hear they should be even larger and showier.
Glad you enjoyed the hibiscus. Make sure they are the 'Hardy' variety and not the tropical version or they won't make it through the winter. Keep us posted on well they do. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard
Thank you for the concern. They are definitely hardy, Lord Baltimore types or similar with thin leaves rather than thick and glossy. I cannot devote much time to the garden, many family and house things to maintain . I try to find flowers and shrubs that tend to be self-limiting and resistant to drought - warming has decreased the usual rainfall in MA. Fortunately there are several local nurseries growing plants locally - they are worth the price. .-Finally- I get to landscape, after 12 years in the house.
I have purchased a white Disco Belle Hibiscus. Can you tell me if they like to be planted ground level, above or below? Any other advice you can offer me? I’m in north Alabama. I really have enjoyed your videos.
Good morning Mary. Hibiscus moscheutos 'Disco Bell Red' hybrid and it's platter-size blossoms, prefers sunny exposures with rich wet to moist soils, but is adaptable to most landscape soils and is fairly drought tolerant once establishment. It's hardy for growing zones 4-9 and typically grows 2' -2 1/2 feet as a compact flowering plant. The stems are rated as very sturdy and rarely need staking. As you just saw in this video, our taller Giant hardy white Hibiscus does need to be staked and supported because it has been growing nearly 10-11' feet tall by the end of summer. It truly grows overnight and produces dozens on new platter-size blossoms every morning, dropping them the following morning. Then new one keep appearing and the process repeats itself, lasting for well over a month, depending upon destructive weather conditions. It's our only Hibiscus that is not a hybrid that produces viable seeds for propagating. Celebrating Memorial Day at home. Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. We continue to wish your family, friends and neighbors great healthy and a prolific year gardening. We look forward to all of our future comments. Your garden friends from www.WisconsinGarden.com - Lynn & Richard P.S. If you enjoy watching more of our eclectic experimental garden adventures, we'd love to send you our free 21-page Word document with direct hyperlinks to all of our 900+ garden video blogs listed by Topic of Interest A-Z. If you'd like a free copy visit our website or simply send me an email at: lynn@WisconsinGarden.com. and add the letters A-Z in the subject bar.lynn@WisconsinGarden.com and add the letters A-Z in the subject bar.
Do you have any suggestions about Mandervillas? Bought a red one from Walmart. Kept it outside till chilly nights set in. Kept it in my 3season/sunroom over winter. It’s doing great. Bought a white one and pink/white one at Fleet&Farm this spring. Also have 3 hibiscus, one get yellow, orange, and red blooms in one pot.all my hibiscus were from Walmart. They will also be in my “porch” for the winter. I’ve been watching some video’s about starting cuttings on both the Mandervillas and hibiscus. Do you have any suggestions?
Good morning Bonnie. Mandevilla vine is very easy to propagate from cuttings Simply cut a 3-4 inch cutting and dip them in a powder or liquid rooting hormone and then stick them in a sandy-peat soil mixture. Place the cuttings in a fairly shady area where you can keep them warm, moist, and humid. They also root very easily and will root even in a glass of water. Once well rooted you can transplant in a good rooting medium. Keep them well watered and fertilized to stimulate vining growth and flowering. Mandevilla will grow fast during hot weather so don't let the pots dry out. Fertilize every few weeks with an organic plant food. Because of our cold winters and limited indoor garden space for over-wintering, we have not grown Mandevilla which is considered more of an annual tropical plant as are some Hibiscus sold at garden centers and big box stores. We mainly focus on Hardy Hibiscus because they are reliable perennials for colder climates such as ours in zone 5B. Most hardy Hibiscus perennials are rated for zones 4-9. Check the labels on your plants carefully to make sure they are hardy, otherwise you have little choice but to bring them inside before colder weather sets in. Keep us posted on your cutting experiments. Thank you for watching, sharing and caring. Have a great week playing in your garden. Lynn & Richard from WisconsinGarden.com -
Every area has their own delightful native plants, or plants that happily adapt to different growing zones. Annual plants only live for one year and wouldn't survive our winters anyway unless their seeds somehow manage to hide in the mulch or soil as a winter blanket and regrow the following spring. Perennial flowers, bushes, and trees on the other hand need that cold resting period. During the growing season these types of plants store enough energy in their roots as a food reserve to survive the cold hard winters. Cold hardy plants require cold periods to thrive as you've seen in our garden tours. Kind of like us humans who live here. Thank you for watching and sharing. Lynn & Richard
Hello my favorite gardeners!! I LOVE hibiscus!! Mine is white also and doing wonderfully, but I too would like to get a couple more that have more color. In my travels the other day I came across a yard that had a red one and it was stunning!! I almost turned around and went back to get a second look. I don't have much red in my gardens, so maybe....If I may ask a question. I cut mine down in the fall quite a bit to clean it up, but I've never done anything with the old spent stalks that are coming out of the ground. Should I be picking those out??? Also I need a better way to stake these because when we get the torrential thunderstorm downpours here in upstate NY, they bend right over. Do you suggest a tomato plant cage??
Mamey Brown Hello Back! As for the old stalks, we do cut ours back in fall to around 12" above ground level. I use the stalks to catch falling leaves. Acts like a blanket over winter. I may do a little more trimming in spring if needed. Suppose we could cut them back all the way but this helps remind me exactly where they are growing. We also use a tall 5 ring tomato cage which helps support most of the weight and tie escape artists with twine back to the cage. Nice to hear from you Mamey. Thanks again for watching and sharing. Lynn & Richard
thanks for showing the video I really enjoyed it your hibiscus is really pretty do you have a video on the red hibiscus that you were talking about if so what video blog is it
Jackie Horsley We may have pointed out the Red Hibiscus on an earlier garden tour from earlier years but off hand we couldn't tell you exactly which video garden tour. We have a new page on our website where we've listed all our 600 prior videos by Topic A-Z to make finding a video of interest easier. Simply visit www.WisconsinGarden.com and click the page link listed on top. Thanks again for watching and sharing. Lynn & Richard
Hi. I noticed you have a wire around the tall hibiscus plant, I have giants(new to gardening) they are as tall as me (5'3) and they are spreading out, does this help keep them tall upright and stable? I'm wanting to divide mine this fall and move to a more open space so they can get bigger and I can get new little ones to spread around my yard. Any advice would be awesome! Thanks for the videos
Hi Melissa. We use 5-ring wire coated plant cages to help support our larger plants such as our Hibiscus. Some gardeners use stakes and twine as support, while other actually build wooden cage supports. Our Hibiscus has been in the same spot for over 4 years and needed to be divided. The remaining clump didn't reach 8-10 feet tall this summer but is over 5 feet this year. Next year we believe it will grow taller and expand its root system. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard
How do you winterize these. I had one in the house and it got covered with tiny white bugs. I put it outside when the weather broke. My concern is what to do with it when it get cold. It has a burgundy reddish color.
Hello Nexington. Our are hardy, not tropical, hibiscus. Hardy Hibiscus survive our winters without doing anything. However, for those who love Tropical hibiscus, they must be brought inside or they would die. Please read the label that came with yours. If it's a tropical version, you'll have to bring it back into the house for fall, winter and early spring, until it's safe again to put it outside. Hope this was helpful. If you enjoyed this video, would you like to receive a free copy of our updated video directory index? It's a free 23-page eBook highlighting over 950 Garden Videos that we've arranged by Topic of Interest from A-Z for quick and easy access. We'd love to send you a free copy to test. If you'd like a complimentary copy, simply email me at: lynn@WisconsinGarden.com and please Add 'A-Z' in your message. Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Stay safe & healthy. Lynn & Richard - www.WisconsinGarden.com. #KeepTheLoveGrowing
jeanne miller Thanks for the compliment. Controlling them now that's the million dollar question. Eliminating the grubs that live and thrive in grass lawn roots are the culprit especially since one female grub can lay around 60 eggs.We've been extremely lucky this year with very few bothering our garden and vegetable plants. There are two biological control agents, the fly Istocheta aldrichi and the tiphid wasp, Tiphia vernalis, but they do not control infestations.We simply squish them on sight or flick them off into a little plastic container half-filled with a hot water and dish soap. Some have replaced dish soap and experimented with bleach, peroxide, anti-freeze, motor oil, olive oil, and other sticky stuff. This method is only a temporary solution when dealing with hundreds or thousands. Some have indicated minor success spreading granular insecticide applications mid July thru September over your lawn. The University of Minnesota lists these grub insecticides.Imidacloprid - use from July until early September. It has minimal risk to mammals and fish.Halofenzide - use from July until end of August. It mimics an insect hormone and is best applied when adults are active and laying eggs. Minimize thatch since heavy thatch will prevent the insecticide from penetrating to the area where insects are feeding.Trichlorfon - is fast-acting, but susceptible to alkaline hydrolysis. It degrades very rapidly in very hard or alkaline water or in a high pH soil. Half of the active ingredients will be degraded in 30 minutes at a pH of 9. Do not lime your lawn just before or after treatment for the same reason. Trichlorfon can be used as a rescue treatment when damage is observed late in the summer.Chlorpyrifos - is only available to golf courses. It is generally not considered a top choice due to the high binding ability of the active ingredient to the thatch. It is a good choice for adult Japanese beetle control, but is available only to nurseries and golf courses.Milky spore disease - is caused by the bacteria Bacillus popilliae and is sold under the names of Japidemic Doom and Milky Spore. Recent trials with these formulations have not reduced Japanese beetle grub numbers in turf.With all insecticidal products, foliage and flowers should be thoroughly treated. The application may need to be repeated to prevent reinfestation. Follow label directions and avoid spraying under windy conditions. Never spray when bees are foraging.Even after treating your lawn, if your neighbors don't treat theirs, if may be an endless battle. Nature has a way of keeping us all challenged, thinking and experimenting.We wish you well in controlling these pesky garden invaders. Thanks for watching and leaving your question. Lynn & RichardResource: www.extension.umn.edu/garden/insects/find/japanese-beetles/
Hi Charu. When we purchased it about 7 years ago, it came without any specific labeling. We do believe it is the Snow White variety based upon comparable images we've found Online. Every day we are greeted by dozens of new blossoms and at season's end, produces a lot of seed pods which we collect. Stay healthy and #KeepTheLoveGrowing - Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard - See much more at www.WisconsinGarden.com
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Good morning Wright. Fall is traditionally considered the best time for dividing and planting, however hardy hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos) can be divided in late April or early May, before it starts to sprout. You want to avoid disturbing a plant from it's energy source while it's blooming.Take care with the roots, which are quite brittle. Dig up the entire bush then separate into smaller clumps. You may need an axe or saw for the job. Most hardy hibiscus tolerate division into two plants. Cut through the main root mass, dividing it into two roughly equal-sized pieces. Each division must have both roots and healthy, actively growing top shoots. Trim off any section of the root balls that are badly damaged or appear rotten or diseased. Hope this was helpful. If you found this video helpful and would like to see our other videos about our hibiscus and other goodies, we'd gladly send you a free copy of our 23-page eBook highlighting over 950 Garden Videos with hotlinks that we've arranged by Topic of Interest from A thru Z. Simply email me at: lynn@WisconsinGarden.com and please Add 'A-Z' in your message. Thanks again for watching, caring and sharing. Stay safe, healthy and happy. #KeepTheLoveGrowing Lynn & Richard - www.WisconsinGarden.com
Hello! Thank you for your videos. I have about a 5 foot hibiscus tree with salmon-pink colored flowers about 6 inches or so across. I bought it from home depot in charlotte north carolina. How can I tell if it is hardy or tropical? Thank you for your help!
Hello Mandy. Hopefully, the plant came with a plant marker. If not, return to Home Depot and see if you can find the same plant or talk with a manager. It's possible they were selling beautiful tropical plants which have to be taken inside each year well before the first frost or the plant will die. If you found this video helpful, our 'free' offer' is still available. It's our exclusive 21-page eBook Directory Index that includes all of our first 950 garden videos. All of our videos are arranged by Topic of Interest, from A-Z with RUclips hotlinks to each garden video, for easy access day or night. If you'd like your free copy, email me: lynn@WisconsinGarden.com and add 'A-Z' in your message. PLEASE NOTE: We respect your privacy. We Do Not SPAM! Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Your Wisconsin Garden Family. Lynn & Richard - See all of our latest garden videos: www.WisconsinGarden.com.
Thanks so much! I bought it a few years ago and didn't save the marker unfortunately. I always just brought it in each winter but was wondering if I can keep it out after seeing your videos and some others. Maybe they will know at Home Depot. Thank you again! :)
I planted several about a month ago. Now Deer has been eating them - have a fence but they jump. Need to raise it higher. I was told by the nursery that deer won't eat these. Any suggestion to stop deer from eating these new plants?
We've been volunteering at the Sharon Lynn Wilson Art Center and have been spreading a local product called "Milorganite" on the ground around plants, including on blossoms. Being across the street from a nature center the deer and rabbits were eating all the flower blossoms on hundreds of plants. Once we sprinkled this product all over they all seem to avoid this area completely. And we just added several giant hardy hibiscus plants this year. We also sprinkle this product on our flower berm but 'Not' on any vegetable areas. Deer netting may also help until the plant fully mature. It comes in 8'x100' rolls at Farm & Fleet & Menards if you're in Wisconsin, otherwise you may have to order it at your local garden center or online. Perhaps your area has a product similar to Milorganite. Keep us posted on what's available in your area. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard
Yes, RK, that is a tomato cage for support and even that isn't enough to support our 10' - 11' giant white Hibiscus plant. Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. We continue to wish your family, friends and neighbors great healthy and a prolific year gardening. We look forward to all of our future comments. Your garden friends from www.WisconsinGarden.com - Lynn & Richard P.S. If you enjoy watching more of our eclectic experimental garden adventures, we'd love to send you our free 21-page Word document with direct hyperlinks to all of our 900+ garden video blogs listed by Topic of Interest A-Z. If you'd like a free copy visit our website or simply send me an email at: lynn@WisconsinGarden.com. and add the letters A-Z in the subject bar.lynn@WisconsinGarden.com and add the letters A-Z in the subject bar.
Your hibiscus plants look great! I have hardy hibiscus seeds- are there any special way to grow them? Or are they grown like regular seeds? Maybe I should've planted a few outside where I want them and see if they come up next Spring.
+IsaacsGarden The name says it all - hardy! We bought a 5 gallon potted plant and do nothing special other than plant it in a sunny area. We always plant it with fresh organic soil and water it for the first month or two depending upon the weather. Then it's on its own. Now in its 4th year it's over 7' tall and showers us with 50 or more blossoms a day. Even today October 2nd, it's still providing several flowers a day and probably will until the first frost. We will see if all the baby saplings which started from seed make it through the winter. Stay tuned. TKS Lynn & Richard
Yes, they truly are amazing plants. Monches Farms used to grow a series of unique specimen plants for many years in Colgate, Wisconsin. Unfortunately, they sold their farm to explore other ventures. This is where we purchased our white hardy Hibiscus plants about 10 years ago. This plant does produce seeds and in addition to the main plant, new seedlings spring up around it every summer. Each year they grow larger and more impressive with dozens of new platter-size blossoms appearing every morning. A couple of years ago, we decided to divide our largest plant and so far all 3 look very healthy. Two now grace an area around our free book library. Our other hybird hardy hibiscus plant varieties include: Midnight Marvel and Jazzberry Jam, Luna Rose and the Luna Pink Swirl. None of these hybrids produce seeds. Hope this was somewhat helpful. Perhaps some of our earlier videos could also prove helpful. We created something very special that is free to you and all our new viewers and subscribers as a special thank you gift. We'd like to share our exclusive eBook Directory index guide to all of our first 950 garden videos, listing each garden video by topic of interest, from A-Z. It's our 21-page eBook with direct RUclips hotlinks for quick and easy access to each of our garden videos that you can watch at your convenience, anytime day or night. Simply email me at: lynn@WisconsinGarden.com and add 'A-Z' in your message. NOTE: We respect your privacy and do not SPAM or share information provided to us with anyone! Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Your garden friends from Wisconsin. Lynn & Richard - See all of our latest garden videos on our website: www.WisconsinGarden.com.
When you deadhead the hibiscus, do you simply plug and the spent flower or Do you remove the spent flower with its stem? I’ve watched many many videos and I cannot seem to find that answer.
Hi Janice. Normally we just deadhead the old blossom's seed head. It's much later in fall when most of the energy has been absorbed by the root system that we cut the stalk down to about 12" above ground level. Then next spring we cut off all the old stalks allowing the new ones to flourish. These platter size blossoms are impressive. Thanks again for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard
Mslynette7875 Doesn't sound like lead scorch if the leaves are healthy. Is this an established plant or newly planted? If newly planted the problem could be associated with the grower or garden center. Closely inspect "all" areas of your plant for Japanese Beetles, sawflies, whiteflies, aphid or other possible infestation that may be damaging your buds. Also check soil condition around the base of your plant (no mulch) and even companion plants to see if they host any culprits. If you can identify the problem then it's a matter of dusting or spraying the appropriate pesticide. If it starts dropping leaves make sure the soil isn't drying out. Do you use a lawn service that sprays liquid fertilizer? Depending upon how close your plant is to your lawn sometimes the airborne spray can affect plants. Hope this helps. Keep us posted on what you find. Thanks for watching and sharing. Lynn & Richard
Hello Jo. Assuming you have planted them in a well-drained area, we thoroughly water new plants daily, early in the morning for the first 2 weeks. Water the base of the plant rather than the entire plant. Then every other day for the next two weeks and as needed after the plant is established. Hope this was helpful. If you enjoyed this video and found it helpful, we'd like to send you our Free exclusive 21-page eBook Directory Index that includes all of our first 950 garden videos. All of our videos are arranged by Topic of Interest, from A-Z with RUclips hotlinks to each garden video, for easy access day or night. If you'd like your free copy, email me: lynn@WisconsinGarden.com and add 'A-Z' in your message. PLEASE NOTE: We respect your privacy. We Do Not SPAM! Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Your Wisconsin Garden Family. Lynn & Richard - See all of our latest garden videos: www.WisconsinGarden.com
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Hi Delores. The snow white hardy hibiscus can be purchased from Michigan Bulb www.michiganbulb.com/product/snow-white-hardy-hibiscus-65349?p=0819680&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIof_y4Oi74QIVDrjACh0IUwpEEAQYBSABEgJ_SPD_BwE but can also be found doing a Google Search for "Giant Hardy Hibiscus Plants For Sale." There are many varieties now commonly found at local garden center throughout the US & Canada. They are truly spectacular. Just allow ample height space as ours can easily grow 9' tall. We divided part of the root ball last year and placed 2 of them in front of our pergola. So, we're anxious to see how they all do this year. Thanks for asking and thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard
Hi Jeannie. Besides supporting them with wire cages or other support system, they are hardy and will take several years to begin fully developing. We're zone 5B so they actually require stratification (cold winter) to fully develop. Several of our are already 6' tall and in past summers have reached at least 8-10' in height, with dozens of new blossoms daily. We now have several different color varieties which we will soon be showing on upcoming videos. We believe our white hardy hibiscus will have its first flowering tomorrow based on bud development. Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard - www.WisconsinGarden.com
Hi Jeannie. We do not fertilize anything other than our lawn and for that we use a slow release product called Milorgante, with application once in spring, mid summer and again mid fall. I don't see why you couldn't use Osmocoat which is also listed as a slow release fertilizer. 8lbs cost $20.00 Active ingredients in Osmocote are Nitrogen - 15% Phosphate - 9% Potash - 12% Magnesium - 1.3%, Sulfur - 6%, Boron - 0.02%, Copper - 0.05%, Iron - 0.46%, Manganese - 0.06%, Molybdenum - 0.02%, Zinc - 0.05%32lbs cost $15 - Milorganite contains 5 percent nitrogen, 2 percent phosphorus and .32 percent potassium. It also contains the secondary nutrients calcium, 2.1 percent, sulfur, .58 percent and magnesium, .68 percent, as well as 4 percent iron. It has traces of other micronutrients, such as zinc, copper, boron and chloride.We're not clear as to what is Nest?Thank you again for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard - www.WisconsinGarden.com
Hi W H, wow! Zone 3 may be pushing it. First of all, is it a HARDY Hibiscus and not a tropical one? Research says Zone 5 is the lowest it will take. If you want to try to keep it over the winter, you could try planting it close to a south facing wall of your house or wall. Mulch it in well after the first frost. Not promising it will work, but may be worth a try. Otherwise, you might trim it back and put it in a pot and keep it in a heated garage for the winter??? Just a suggestion. Thanks for the question, I hope it works. Thank you for for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard - www.WisconsinGarden.com
We purchased our specimen giant hibiscus plant from Monches Farm in Colgate WI. Check our their website www.Monchesfarm.com. I don't see why you couldn't start them from seed. Thanks for watching and sharing. Lynn & Richard
+james goff Some plant species (Hibiscus mutabilis) the later meaning changing or multi colored can bloom in differing colors. My first guess was cross pollination as some of our balloon flowers and zinnias have streaks of differing colors on the same blossom. However, hibiscus can change color depending upon changes in temperature, hours of daylights and other unknown variables. Here's a link you may want to check out: www.hiddenvalleyhibiscus.com/misc/colors.htm Thanks for watching and sharing. TKS Lynn & Richard
Yes and every year they become more spectacular than the year before. Several are now over 7' tall with hundreds of blossoms. Perhaps in 2-3 week they will be at their prime. Thanks again for watching and sharing. Lynn & Richard
Hi Lam. Yes, those giant Hibiscus blossoms are amazing year after year. Eventually you may want to dig up and divide them around your yard. Enjoy. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & RIchard
Hi Maria. From what we can find, hardy hibiscus is suitable for USDA zones 5 through 8, depending on the species. Despite belonging to the same genus, other differences between these hibiscus varieties exist, such as plant types, blooms, leaves and care needs. I would check with your local garden center or nursery, or if ordering online, ask questions of the vendor as to whether or not the kind they sell are suitable for zone 8. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard
Hola Kinguios. Hardy Hibiscus para climas fríos están disponibles en línea. Simplemente busque en Google "Hardy Hibiscus" y encontrará muchas plantas coloridas disponibles. Gracias por ver, cuidar y compartir. Lynn y Richard
Hi Ivy. Our hardy Hibiscus can grow up to 12' tall and the tomato cage helps. We dug up some of this plant and divided it, and placed it on the south side of our pergola in case it needs even more support. So far it is loving the fun sun. We'll see how tall these babies get. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard
SVP QUI POURRAI ME TRADUIRE EN FRA.NCAIS SVP MERCI COMMENT S APELLE CET HIBISCUS BLANC ET AUTRES OU LES PLANTER DEDANT DEHORS ??? ET OÙ LES ACHETER MERCI DE BIEN VOULOIR ME REPONDRE
Translation: Please who could translate me into French please. thank you what is the name of this white hibiscus and others or plant them outside??? And where to buy them thank you for kindly responding to me. Reply: Bonjour Nicole. Le géant Hardy White «Hibiscus syriacus» cultivé dans la zone 4-9 (Minnesota, Wisconsin, etc.) appartient à la famille des mauves roses portant certaines des plus grandes fleurs de toutes les plantes vivaces. Ils produisent «des fleurs de la taille d'une assiette, avec d'énormes fleurs circulaires de 7 à 9 pouces de large et poussent mieux en plein soleil. Recherchez simplement sur Google le terme de recherche "Hibiscus blanc géant géant à vendre" pour les ventes en ligne. Merci d'avoir regardé, attentionné et partagé. Lynn et Richard - www.WisconsinGarden.com Translation: Hello NIcole. The giant hardy White ‘Hibiscus syriacus’ grown in zone 4-9 (Minnesota, Wisconsin, etc.) is in the rose mallow family bearing some of the largest flowers of any perennials. They produce “dinner plate size flowers, with huge circular blossoms 7-9 inch-wide and grow best in full sun. Simply Google the search term “Giant Hardy white hibiscus For Sale” for Online sales. Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard - www.WisconsinGarden.com
They have been a huge hit in our garden often causing several cars to stop daily and ask what are those huge blossoms. Generally at least one garden tour a day since they've been blossoming. Always fun. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. "Keep The Love Growing." - Lynn & Richard - www.WisconsinGarden.com
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OMGosh. Yours are wonderful. My poor hibiscus.. we are in Houston, and mine have been blooming and blooming as temps fluctuate daily. A freeze was coming, and I moved the pot into the garage. It continued to bloom in the dark in the garage. Then after two days the weather got sunny and nice…so brought the. Back out.. and on we go.
Hello Shirlyn. Ah the joys of living in warmer climates. Sounds like you have the tropical variety. At least you can enjoy them year-round. Thank goodness all of our hibiscus are the hardy variety and continue to multiple and come back year after year despite the cold winters. What a blessing and visual delight. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. May you, your family and friends continue to enjoy a safe and prosperous 2022. Lynn & Richard www.WisconsinGarden.com
Nice plants
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Oh heck yeah this is the channel I’ve been looking for
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Love your hardy hibiscus!
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@@WisconsinGarden Thanks! I will do that!
I just planted 9 of them!
I really enjoy your videos.
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is really beautiful you garden thank you for sharing
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Love her, so cute.
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I grew up in Jamaica so hibiscus plants were abundant. The yellow was my favourite. I now live in Canada where even the hardy hibiscus probably wouldn't survive our winters. TFS!
JamCanGurl Maybe that's your new fun mission to find one that is cold tolerant and can bloom even in blizzards. Wouldn't that be cool. You'd become a overnight success. Well at least you can enjoy ours in the meantime. We will have to keep our eyes open for yellow ones next year. Thanks for watching and sharing. Lynn & Richard
Latoya Williams 5
Hair looks great--very today! More importantly, I love your nice informative videos!
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I put 2 hardy midnight marvel in along the fence and was worried they won’t bloom because of partial shade. You made me feel better
Good morning Caroline. Most flowering plants need at least 6 hours of sun and as long as your hardy Midnight Marvel Hibiscus gets that amount of sun, even in partial shade, it should be just fine. Now you can sleep soundly without worry.
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And they are edible also!👍
Hello Jane. While we have yet to eat them, research indicates that the flowers can be eaten raw, but mostly used to make an herbal tea. How appropriate that you watched one of our Hibiscus videos from several years ago as we will be releasing today's Hibiscus update in our August Garden Tour part 1 which Richard is currently uploading to RUclips as we speak. Stay tuned. Thank you for watching, sharing and caring. Have a great week playing in your garden. Lynn & Richard from WisconsinGarden.com - #KeepTheLoveGrowing
I’m in the North in uk it does get down to minus 10 to minus 12 and have just got Hibiscus extreme (hardy) was lovely to see how great your’s are hope I can get mine to flourish loved watching your video thank you
Hi Jean. We too hope your giant hardy hibiscus grow and flourish. We also invite you to see our latest free garden videos by visiting our website www.WisconsinGarden.com. Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard
Love all your videos
We keep our hibiscus indoors over winter
Canadian cold winters brrr
It’s almost June so out they go
It’s a lot of work but worth it
No videos on that
Wish I could see your dog 😁💖
It’s lonely 😞
Thank you
Patricia
Hi Patricia & David. We would have to bring tropical hibiscus indoors for the winter which is why we opted for the hardy variety. Winters seemed to be much colder in years past or so it seems. We have two dogs. Jingle Bell was a Christmas rescue 7 years ago and in late February we found a 4 month blue standard Poodle named Pepper. I'm sure both will continue to appear in future videos.
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You have such an amazing personality ☺️
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I love them so much
+tia taylor Aren't they absolutely magnificent. Today our 7 foot plant had to have at least 40+ blossoms with many more set for tomorrow. It's like having your own fireworks display in your front yard. Can't wait till our pink and red one get this size. Thanks for watching and sharing. Lynn & Richard
LOVE hibiscus
Hi Angela. These platter-size hardy Hibiscus have been a true delight adding them to our gardens. Each year they become more impressive, so much so, that people driving past actually stop and ask what kind of plant and flower it is. They too are impressed and go out looking for one or two for their garden.
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Hardy Hibiscus are my favorite I also have hollyhocks both kinda of have the similar flower but the hollyhock one is smaller. I am currently a High school senior and I am going to run cross country at Missouri Valley and I plan on majoring in horticulture sciences. My main goal is to find a cure for the downy mildew disease that kills the shade loving flower the impatien. You are a true inspiration to me and remind me a lot of my grandma that I truly loved. some of the plants that you have I plan on planting this spring!
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Thank you for sharing..
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And beautiful garden!
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Thanks for sharing! I like this plant.
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The Japanese beetles eat mine leaves and flowers ! The beetles go for the white flowers more here !
Good morning Elaine. Yes, they go after our giant white Hibiscus blossom as well. Unfortunately, Japanese Beetles are known to go after over 300 different specie of plants east of the Mississippi river and fewer states westward. The scent of some kinds of flowers, fruits, and plants, as well as the pheromones of other Japanese beetles, lure these pests onto almost any yard with large, open patches of grass. They were first recorded in 1916 in a nursery near Riverton, New Jersey.
Research is finding the plants like garlic, onions, chives, leeks, marigold, larskspur, catnip, tansy, rue and white chrysanthemum are plants that deter and Japanese Beetles avoid because of the scent and taste. So much for fragrant vs. pungent plants.
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Thanks for the video I live in Chgo suburban.
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Oh my goodness I want an all white hardy hibiscus!! How beautiful!!! Where can I buy one of these? We live in Sun Prairie
Hi Sonya, they are marvelous plants. We got ours from a nursery that no longer exists.....:( Check out your local garden centers also Johnson's Nursery in Menomonee Falls. Also Spring Hill online... shplants.com
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@@WisconsinGarden thank you so much!
Simply beautiful!..Love your garden..thank you for the video...Happy Gardening!.:-)
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Beautiful flowers !!! I have two and I live in Orlando , Florida
Hi Marlene. We absolutely enjoy our giant hardy hibiscus as do you. They truly stop those passing by who stop and ask what kind of plant produces those giant platter size blooms. They are becoming more common at our local garden centers now that they have produced hardy versions that can tolerate and thrive in our colder climate (we're zone 5b). Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard
Tropical hibiscus dies in the winter here in zone 8, east texas. The hardy hibiscus does really well in the ground. I do what you do. I pile on the leaves in the fall and winter months.
Our giant hibiscus will begin blooming in another week or two and continue for at least another month. Always amazing to see new buds every day by the dozens. Leaf Mulch is Mother Nature's gold. Keep on piling. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard
I have the plum that I brought last end of season I kept in house, now is planted outside and I only have one bloom that will show at a time. Have plenty of buds it is on the sun rise part of the house. I thought these were annuals.
Good morning Nexington. Not sure which variety you have. Are you sure you don't have the ornamental variety? Ornamental plum trees belong to the Prunus genus, which also includes flowering varieties of almond, apricot, cherry, nectarine and peach. Known collectively as stone fruits, these trees produce little or no eating-quality fruit but are prized for their springtime display of blossoms. Do you still have the label or remember where you purchased it to do more research?
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@@WisconsinGarden I was referring to the hibiscus plant.
hello,I really like no only your plants but your house as well, you're lucky to have a house, please next time show as how to plant plants on the ground, thank you.
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Your face is so beautiful just like your garden 😍
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My Hardy Hibiscus is about 4' tall now and has beautiful buds. One of the stems(?) broke off today , I put it in water to see if the buds might bloom.. Is there anyway I can replant it? So sad, it is so beautiful !
Hello Duane. Sorry, the broken stem wouldn't grow if planted. We found that dividing the root ball is the most reliable way to successfully propagate your hardy hibiscus.
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thanks for the video. i was hoping you would have a video of hardy hibiscus bare roots and how to plant them. If you can i would love the info..thanks!!! be well penny
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We just purchased the Summerific evening rose color of these plants! Thanks for the tips about cutting back in spring or I might have left them like the Rose of Sharon's I have! We have a terrible case of Japanese beetles the last couple of years! Do you use an insectasidle soap for yours or something else! I tried Sevin spray, seemed to do the trick for now, but the chemicals scare me! We are in Oak Creek! Love your videos! Thanks!
Good morning Michele in Oak Creek. While most Wisconsin gardeners have little choice but to deal with Japanese Beetles over the past couple of years, because of the expanse of our gardens we've chosen not use any insecticidal soaps or sprays. We too prefer to avoid chemical treatment wherever possible.
We have been known to go out with our empty yogurt containers filled with hot water and a few drops of Dawn dish soap, flicking them in as we see them earlier in the day before the heat is on. We've noticed that they prefer our giant white hardy hibiscus blossoms and seem to have less interest in our Jazzberry Jam or Midnight Marvel hardy hibiscus as much. Perhaps it's the red and pink colors or lesser fragrance levels that are less appealing??? Hopefully a predator will evolve. We also use a plant called Smartweed nearby as a sacrificial plant they seem to devour.
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Your video encouraged me to get 3 red locally grown hibiscus. I figure, whatever grows in WI should survive in MA. In September i simply plunked them into a hole back-filled with compost and they continue to bloom. Next hear they should be even larger and showier.
Glad you enjoyed the hibiscus. Make sure they are the 'Hardy' variety and not the tropical version or they won't make it through the winter. Keep us posted on well they do. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard
Thank you for the concern. They are definitely hardy, Lord Baltimore types or similar with thin leaves rather than thick and glossy. I cannot devote much time to the garden, many family and house things to maintain . I try to find flowers and shrubs that tend to be self-limiting and resistant to drought - warming has decreased the usual rainfall in MA. Fortunately there are several local nurseries growing plants locally - they are worth the price. .-Finally- I get to landscape, after 12 years in the house.
I have purchased a white Disco Belle Hibiscus. Can you tell me if they like to be planted ground level, above or below? Any other advice you can offer me? I’m in north Alabama. I really have enjoyed your videos.
Good morning Mary. Hibiscus moscheutos 'Disco Bell Red' hybrid and it's platter-size blossoms, prefers sunny exposures with rich wet to moist soils, but is adaptable to most landscape soils and is fairly drought tolerant once establishment. It's hardy for growing zones 4-9 and typically grows 2' -2 1/2 feet as a compact flowering plant. The stems are rated as very sturdy and rarely need staking.
As you just saw in this video, our taller Giant hardy white Hibiscus does need to be staked and supported because it has been growing nearly 10-11' feet tall by the end of summer. It truly grows overnight and produces dozens on new platter-size blossoms every morning, dropping them the following morning. Then new one keep appearing and the process repeats itself, lasting for well over a month, depending upon destructive weather conditions. It's our only Hibiscus that is not a hybrid that produces viable seeds for propagating.
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Do you have any suggestions about Mandervillas? Bought a red one from Walmart. Kept it outside till chilly nights set in. Kept it in my 3season/sunroom over winter. It’s doing great. Bought a white one and pink/white one at Fleet&Farm this spring. Also have 3 hibiscus, one get yellow, orange, and red blooms in one pot.all my hibiscus were from Walmart. They will also be in my “porch” for the winter. I’ve been watching some video’s about starting cuttings on both the Mandervillas and hibiscus. Do you have any suggestions?
Good morning Bonnie. Mandevilla vine is very easy to propagate from cuttings Simply cut a 3-4 inch cutting and dip them in a powder or liquid rooting hormone and then stick them in a sandy-peat soil mixture. Place the cuttings in a fairly shady area where you can keep them warm, moist, and humid.
They also root very easily and will root even in a glass of water. Once well rooted you can transplant in a good rooting medium. Keep them well watered and fertilized to stimulate vining growth and flowering. Mandevilla will grow fast during hot weather so don't let the pots dry out. Fertilize every few weeks with an organic plant food.
Because of our cold winters and limited indoor garden space for over-wintering, we have not grown Mandevilla which is considered more of an annual tropical plant as are some Hibiscus sold at garden centers and big box stores. We mainly focus on Hardy Hibiscus because they are reliable perennials for colder climates such as ours in zone 5B. Most hardy Hibiscus perennials are rated for zones 4-9. Check the labels on your plants carefully to make sure they are hardy, otherwise you have little choice but to bring them inside before colder weather sets in. Keep us posted on your cutting experiments. Thank you for watching, sharing and caring. Have a great week playing in your garden. Lynn & Richard from WisconsinGarden.com -
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How do plants survive a Wisconsin winter? I live in Missouri and can't imagine having these beautiful plants here...
Every area has their own delightful native plants, or plants that happily adapt to different growing zones. Annual plants only live for one year and wouldn't survive our winters anyway unless their seeds somehow manage to hide in the mulch or soil as a winter blanket and regrow the following spring. Perennial flowers, bushes, and trees on the other hand need that cold resting period. During the growing season these types of plants store enough energy in their roots as a food reserve to survive the cold hard winters. Cold hardy plants require cold periods to thrive as you've seen in our garden tours. Kind of like us humans who live here. Thank you for watching and sharing. Lynn & Richard
Hello my favorite gardeners!! I LOVE hibiscus!! Mine is white also and doing wonderfully, but I too would like to get a couple more that have more color. In my travels the other day I came across a yard that had a red one and it was stunning!! I almost turned around and went back to get a second look. I don't have much red in my gardens, so maybe....If I may ask a question. I cut mine down in the fall quite a bit to clean it up, but I've never done anything with the old spent stalks that are coming out of the ground. Should I be picking those out??? Also I need a better way to stake these because when we get the torrential thunderstorm downpours here in upstate NY, they bend right over. Do you suggest a tomato plant cage??
Mamey Brown Hello Back! As for the old stalks, we do cut ours back in fall to around 12" above ground level. I use the stalks to catch falling leaves. Acts like a blanket over winter. I may do a little more trimming in spring if needed. Suppose we could cut them back all the way but this helps remind me exactly where they are growing. We also use a tall 5 ring tomato cage which helps support most of the weight and tie escape artists with twine back to the cage. Nice to hear from you Mamey. Thanks again for watching and sharing. Lynn & Richard
thanks for showing the video I really enjoyed it your hibiscus is really pretty do you have a video on the red hibiscus that you were talking about if so what video blog is it
Jackie Horsley We may have pointed out the Red Hibiscus on an earlier garden tour from earlier years but off hand we couldn't tell you exactly which video garden tour. We have a new page on our website where we've listed all our 600 prior videos by Topic A-Z to make finding a video of interest easier. Simply visit www.WisconsinGarden.com and click the page link listed on top. Thanks again for watching and sharing. Lynn & Richard
Hi. I noticed you have a wire around the tall hibiscus plant, I have giants(new to gardening) they are as tall as me (5'3) and they are spreading out, does this help keep them tall upright and stable? I'm wanting to divide mine this fall and move to a more open space so they can get bigger and I can get new little ones to spread around my yard. Any advice would be awesome! Thanks for the videos
Hi Melissa. We use 5-ring wire coated plant cages to help support our larger plants such as our Hibiscus. Some gardeners use stakes and twine as support, while other actually build wooden cage supports. Our Hibiscus has been in the same spot for over 4 years and needed to be divided. The remaining clump didn't reach 8-10 feet tall this summer but is over 5 feet this year. Next year we believe it will grow taller and expand its root system. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard
How do you winterize these. I had one in the house and it got covered with tiny white bugs. I put it outside when the weather broke. My concern is what to do with it when it get cold. It has a burgundy reddish color.
Hello Nexington. Our are hardy, not tropical, hibiscus. Hardy Hibiscus survive our winters without doing anything. However, for those who love Tropical hibiscus, they must be brought inside or they would die. Please read the label that came with yours. If it's a tropical version, you'll have to bring it back into the house for fall, winter and early spring, until it's safe again to put it outside. Hope this was helpful.
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in the past years when u had Japanese beetles what did u do to control them? you have a beautiful garden there
jeanne miller Thanks for the compliment. Controlling them now that's the million dollar question. Eliminating the grubs that live and thrive in grass lawn roots are the culprit especially since one female grub can lay around 60 eggs.We've been extremely lucky this year with very few bothering our garden and vegetable plants. There are two biological control agents, the fly Istocheta aldrichi and the tiphid wasp, Tiphia vernalis, but they do not control infestations.We simply squish them on sight or flick them off into a little plastic container half-filled with a hot water and dish soap. Some have replaced dish soap and experimented with bleach, peroxide, anti-freeze, motor oil, olive oil, and other sticky stuff. This method is only a temporary solution when dealing with hundreds or thousands. Some have indicated minor success spreading granular insecticide applications mid July thru September over your lawn. The University of Minnesota lists these grub insecticides.Imidacloprid - use from July until early September. It has minimal risk to mammals and fish.Halofenzide - use from July until end of August. It mimics an insect hormone and is best applied when adults are active and laying eggs. Minimize thatch since heavy thatch will prevent the insecticide from penetrating to the area where insects are feeding.Trichlorfon - is fast-acting, but susceptible to alkaline hydrolysis. It degrades very rapidly in very hard or alkaline water or in a high pH soil. Half of the active ingredients will be degraded in 30 minutes at a pH of 9. Do not lime your lawn just before or after treatment for the same reason. Trichlorfon can be used as a rescue treatment when damage is observed late in the summer.Chlorpyrifos - is only available to golf courses. It is generally not considered a top choice due to the high binding ability of the active ingredient to the thatch. It is a good choice for adult Japanese beetle control, but is available only to nurseries and golf courses.Milky spore disease - is caused by the bacteria Bacillus popilliae and is sold under the names of Japidemic Doom and Milky Spore. Recent trials with these formulations have not reduced Japanese beetle grub numbers in turf.With all insecticidal products, foliage and flowers should be thoroughly treated. The application may need to be repeated to prevent reinfestation. Follow label directions and avoid spraying under windy conditions. Never spray when bees are foraging.Even after treating your lawn, if your neighbors don't treat theirs, if may be an endless battle. Nature has a way of keeping us all challenged, thinking and experimenting.We wish you well in controlling these pesky garden invaders. Thanks for watching and leaving your question. Lynn & RichardResource: www.extension.umn.edu/garden/insects/find/japanese-beetles/
I am a big fan of Hardies. Your white hibiscus looks amazing. Is it Blue River II or snow white hardy hibiscus?
Hi Charu. When we purchased it about 7 years ago, it came without any specific labeling. We do believe it is the Snow White variety based upon comparable images we've found Online. Every day we are greeted by dozens of new blossoms and at season's end, produces a lot of seed pods which we collect. Stay healthy and #KeepTheLoveGrowing - Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard - See much more at www.WisconsinGarden.com
@@WisconsinGarden Hi Lynn, I was totally impressed with your gardens as I went over your blogs and videos. Simply amazing!
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i am a zone 6 boston---can i divide and transplant these plants or is it better to wait til spring
Good morning Wright. Fall is traditionally considered the best time for dividing and planting, however hardy hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos) can be divided in late April or early May, before it starts to sprout. You want to avoid disturbing a plant from it's energy source while it's blooming.Take care with the roots, which are quite brittle. Dig up the entire bush then separate into smaller clumps. You may need an axe or saw for the job. Most hardy hibiscus tolerate division into two plants. Cut through the main root mass, dividing it into two roughly equal-sized pieces. Each division must have both roots and healthy, actively growing top shoots. Trim off any section of the root balls that are badly damaged or appear rotten or diseased. Hope this was helpful.
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@@WisconsinGarden wow so helpful and complete. thanks much
Hello! Thank you for your videos. I have about a 5 foot hibiscus tree with salmon-pink colored flowers about 6 inches or so across. I bought it from home depot in charlotte north carolina. How can I tell if it is hardy or tropical? Thank you for your help!
Hello Mandy. Hopefully, the plant came with a plant marker. If not, return to Home Depot and see if you can find the same plant or talk with a manager. It's possible they were selling beautiful tropical plants which have to be taken inside each year well before the first frost or the plant will die.
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Thanks so much! I bought it a few years ago and didn't save the marker unfortunately. I always just brought it in each winter but was wondering if I can keep it out after seeing your videos and some others. Maybe they will know at Home Depot. Thank you again! :)
I planted several about a month ago. Now Deer has been eating them - have a fence but they jump. Need to raise it higher. I was told by the nursery that deer won't eat these. Any suggestion to stop deer from eating these new plants?
We've been volunteering at the Sharon Lynn Wilson Art Center and have been spreading a local product called "Milorganite" on the ground around plants, including on blossoms. Being across the street from a nature center the deer and rabbits were eating all the flower blossoms on hundreds of plants. Once we sprinkled this product all over they all seem to avoid this area completely. And we just added several giant hardy hibiscus plants this year. We also sprinkle this product on our flower berm but 'Not' on any vegetable areas. Deer netting may also help until the plant fully mature. It comes in 8'x100' rolls at Farm & Fleet & Menards if you're in Wisconsin, otherwise you may have to order it at your local garden center or online. Perhaps your area has a product similar to Milorganite. Keep us posted on what's available in your area. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard
I recently planted the big hardy hibiscus in my yard. Is that a tomato cage around yours? Just for extra support? Thx for sharing, love your flowers!
Yes, RK, that is a tomato cage for support and even that isn't enough to support our 10' - 11' giant white Hibiscus plant. Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. We continue to wish your family, friends and neighbors great healthy and a prolific year gardening. We look forward to all of our future comments. Your garden friends from www.WisconsinGarden.com - Lynn & Richard
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Your hibiscus plants look great! I have hardy hibiscus seeds- are there any special way to grow them? Or are they grown like regular seeds? Maybe I should've planted a few outside where I want them and see if they come up next Spring.
+IsaacsGarden The name says it all - hardy! We bought a 5 gallon potted plant and do nothing special other than plant it in a sunny area. We always plant it with fresh organic soil and water it for the first month or two depending upon the weather. Then it's on its own. Now in its 4th year it's over 7' tall and showers us with 50 or more blossoms a day. Even today October 2nd, it's still providing several flowers a day and probably will until the first frost. We will see if all the baby saplings which started from seed make it through the winter. Stay tuned. TKS Lynn & Richard
What type and brand? How many years has that been growing there? Amazing!
Yes, they truly are amazing plants. Monches Farms used to grow a series of unique specimen plants for many years in Colgate, Wisconsin. Unfortunately, they sold their farm to explore other ventures. This is where we purchased our white hardy Hibiscus plants about 10 years ago. This plant does produce seeds and in addition to the main plant, new seedlings spring up around it every summer.
Each year they grow larger and more impressive with dozens of new platter-size blossoms appearing every morning. A couple of years ago, we decided to divide our largest plant and so far all 3 look very healthy. Two now grace an area around our free book library.
Our other hybird hardy hibiscus plant varieties include: Midnight Marvel and Jazzberry Jam, Luna Rose and the Luna Pink Swirl. None of these hybrids produce seeds.
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When you deadhead the hibiscus, do you simply plug and the spent flower or Do you remove the spent flower with its stem? I’ve watched many many videos and I cannot seem to find that answer.
Hi Janice. Normally we just deadhead the old blossom's seed head. It's much later in fall when most of the energy has been absorbed by the root system that we cut the stalk down to about 12" above ground level. Then next spring we cut off all the old stalks allowing the new ones to flourish. These platter size blossoms are impressive. Thanks again for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard
We remove the spent flowers and stems, stems usually falls off on thier own but to save the plants energy we remove both.
Please help. Our Kopper King hibiscus leaves look amazing but the flower buds seemed to have burned or dried out. Can you help us with this?
Mslynette7875 Doesn't sound like lead scorch if the leaves are healthy. Is this an established plant or newly planted? If newly planted the problem could be associated with the grower or garden center. Closely inspect "all" areas of your plant for Japanese Beetles, sawflies, whiteflies, aphid or other possible infestation that may be damaging your buds. Also check soil condition around the base of your plant (no mulch) and even companion plants to see if they host any culprits. If you can identify the problem then it's a matter of dusting or spraying the appropriate pesticide. If it starts dropping leaves make sure the soil isn't drying out. Do you use a lawn service that sprays liquid fertilizer? Depending upon how close your plant is to your lawn sometimes the airborne spray can affect plants. Hope this helps. Keep us posted on what you find. Thanks for watching and sharing. Lynn & Richard
i just planted my hibiscus perennial not sure how much I should water , please help, thanks
Hello Jo. Assuming you have planted them in a well-drained area, we thoroughly water new plants daily, early in the morning for the first 2 weeks. Water the base of the plant rather than the entire plant. Then every other day for the next two weeks and as needed after the plant is established. Hope this was helpful. If you enjoyed this video and found it helpful, we'd like to send you our Free exclusive 21-page eBook Directory Index that includes all of our first 950 garden videos. All of our videos are arranged by Topic of Interest, from A-Z with RUclips hotlinks to each garden video, for easy access day or night.
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Who did her hair. That is brilliant!
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SPRING GREETING LYNN: Where can I purchase the Giant White Hardy Hibiscus shown in your Video 629. love your Wisconsin Garden video Blog’s.
Hi Delores. The snow white hardy hibiscus can be purchased from Michigan Bulb www.michiganbulb.com/product/snow-white-hardy-hibiscus-65349?p=0819680&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIof_y4Oi74QIVDrjACh0IUwpEEAQYBSABEgJ_SPD_BwE but can also be found doing a Google Search for "Giant Hardy Hibiscus Plants For Sale." There are many varieties now commonly found at local garden center throughout the US & Canada. They are truly spectacular. Just allow ample height space as ours can easily grow 9' tall. We divided part of the root ball last year and placed 2 of them in front of our pergola. So, we're anxious to see how they all do this year. Thanks for asking and thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard
I've been looking for the pure white giant hardy hibiscus. Can you tell me the name of that one &/or where you found it at?
nananel1 We purchased the original plant (Blur River II) from Monchez Farms just SE of Holy Hill. Thanks for watching and sharing. Lynn & Richard
I just planted 3 Hardy Hibiscus out doors. What can I do to help them along a bit better? I live in Utah zone 7b
Hi Jeannie. Besides supporting them with wire cages or other support system, they are hardy and will take several years to begin fully developing. We're zone 5B so they actually require stratification (cold winter) to fully develop. Several of our are already 6' tall and in past summers have reached at least 8-10' in height, with dozens of new blossoms daily. We now have several different color varieties which we will soon be showing on upcoming videos. We believe our white hardy hibiscus will have its first flowering tomorrow based on bud development. Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard - www.WisconsinGarden.com
@@WisconsinGarden What is good for Fertilizers??? Osmocoat??? What is NEST please and how often?
Hi Jeannie. We do not fertilize anything other than our lawn and for that we use a slow release product called Milorgante, with application once in spring, mid summer and again mid fall. I don't see why you couldn't use Osmocoat which is also listed as a slow release fertilizer. 8lbs cost $20.00 Active ingredients in Osmocote are Nitrogen - 15% Phosphate - 9% Potash - 12% Magnesium - 1.3%, Sulfur - 6%, Boron - 0.02%, Copper - 0.05%, Iron - 0.46%, Manganese - 0.06%, Molybdenum - 0.02%, Zinc - 0.05%32lbs cost $15 - Milorganite contains 5 percent nitrogen, 2 percent phosphorus and .32 percent potassium. It also contains the secondary nutrients calcium, 2.1 percent, sulfur, .58 percent and magnesium, .68 percent, as well as 4 percent iron. It has traces of other micronutrients, such as zinc, copper, boron and chloride.We're not clear as to what is Nest?Thank you again for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard - www.WisconsinGarden.com
@@WisconsinGarden I have quite a bit of Osmocoat. No Burn Slow Release. I love it
@@WisconsinGarden Sorry I meant Best not Nest. Spell checker right
I live in zone 3 area. How can I take care of my rose mallow? Thank you
Hi W H, wow! Zone 3 may be pushing it. First of all, is it a HARDY Hibiscus and not a tropical one? Research says Zone 5 is the lowest it will take. If you want to try to keep it over the winter, you could try planting it close to a south facing wall of your house or wall. Mulch it in well after the first frost. Not promising it will work, but may be worth a try. Otherwise, you might trim it back and put it in a pot and keep it in a heated garage for the winter??? Just a suggestion. Thanks for the question, I hope it works. Thank you for for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard - www.WisconsinGarden.com
Thank you very much
Xwhere did you get the hibiscus, or should I start from seed
We purchased our specimen giant hibiscus plant from Monches Farm in Colgate WI. Check our their website www.Monchesfarm.com. I don't see why you couldn't start them from seed. Thanks for watching and sharing. Lynn & Richard
Seed is time consuming. I had 15 seeds and 6 lived and grew, 3 white, 2 burgundy, 1 red. They are worth the time and care. Beautiful plants.
i would like to ask someone how i this year got three different colors on my red hibiscs ?
+james goff Some plant species (Hibiscus mutabilis) the later meaning changing or multi colored can bloom in differing colors. My first guess was cross pollination as some of our balloon flowers and zinnias have streaks of differing colors on the same blossom. However, hibiscus can change color depending upon changes in temperature, hours of daylights and other unknown variables. Here's a link you may want to check out: www.hiddenvalleyhibiscus.com/misc/colors.htm Thanks for watching and sharing. TKS Lynn & Richard
You're able to have these plants in Wisconsin?? Unbelievable!?
Yes and every year they become more spectacular than the year before. Several are now over 7' tall with hundreds of blossoms. Perhaps in 2-3 week they will be at their prime. Thanks again for watching and sharing. Lynn & Richard
The large hibiscus they come back after winters easy no care need. I have very beautiful dark pink.
From TX.
Hi Lam. Yes, those giant Hibiscus blossoms are amazing year after year. Eventually you may want to dig up and divide them around your yard. Enjoy. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & RIchard
do I have to do anything to my red hibiscus to keep it from freezing in the winter I am from Mt. Pleasant, Tx
are they perrenial zone 8
Hi Maria. From what we can find, hardy hibiscus is suitable for USDA zones 5 through 8, depending on the species. Despite belonging to the same genus, other differences between these hibiscus varieties exist, such as plant types, blooms, leaves and care needs. I would check with your local garden center or nursery, or if ordering online, ask questions of the vendor as to whether or not the kind they sell are suitable for zone 8. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard
Como faço para comprar estes Ebispos tá lindo
Hola Kinguios. Hardy Hibiscus para climas fríos están disponibles en línea. Simplemente busque en Google "Hardy Hibiscus" y encontrará muchas plantas coloridas disponibles. Gracias por ver, cuidar y compartir. Lynn y Richard
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I noticed a tomato cage. How much staking do they need?
Hi Ivy. Our hardy Hibiscus can grow up to 12' tall and the tomato cage helps. We dug up some of this plant and divided it, and placed it on the south side of our pergola in case it needs even more support. So far it is loving the fun sun. We'll see how tall these babies get. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard
SVP QUI POURRAI ME TRADUIRE EN FRA.NCAIS SVP MERCI COMMENT S APELLE CET HIBISCUS BLANC ET AUTRES OU LES PLANTER DEDANT DEHORS ??? ET OÙ LES ACHETER MERCI DE BIEN VOULOIR ME REPONDRE
Translation:
Please who could translate me into French please. thank you what is the name of this white hibiscus and others or plant them outside??? And where to buy them thank you for kindly responding to me.
Reply:
Bonjour Nicole. Le géant Hardy White «Hibiscus syriacus» cultivé dans la zone 4-9 (Minnesota, Wisconsin, etc.) appartient à la famille des mauves roses portant certaines des plus grandes fleurs de toutes les plantes vivaces. Ils produisent «des fleurs de la taille d'une assiette, avec d'énormes fleurs circulaires de 7 à 9 pouces de large et poussent mieux en plein soleil. Recherchez simplement sur Google le terme de recherche "Hibiscus blanc géant géant à vendre" pour les ventes en ligne. Merci d'avoir regardé, attentionné et partagé. Lynn et Richard - www.WisconsinGarden.com
Translation:
Hello NIcole. The giant hardy White ‘Hibiscus syriacus’ grown in zone 4-9 (Minnesota, Wisconsin, etc.) is in the rose mallow family bearing some of the largest flowers of any perennials. They produce “dinner plate size flowers, with huge circular blossoms 7-9 inch-wide and grow best in full sun. Simply Google the search term “Giant Hardy white hibiscus For Sale” for Online sales. Thank you for watching, caring and sharing. Lynn & Richard - www.WisconsinGarden.com
stick with the hibiscus
They have been a huge hit in our garden often causing several cars to stop daily and ask what are those huge blossoms. Generally at least one garden tour a day since they've been blossoming. Always fun. Thanks for watching, caring and sharing. "Keep The Love Growing." - Lynn & Richard - www.WisconsinGarden.com
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Ciao Marissa. Grazie per aver dedicato del tempo a guardare, prendersi cura e condividere - "Keep The Love Growing". - Lynn & Richard - www.WisconsinGarden.com