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 ...

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 ...

Hardy hibiscus plants bring vibrant color and tropical flair to gardens in cooler climates. These North American natives produce oversized, ruffled flowers in shades of pink, red, magenta, and white, ...

Are you looking for a tropical look in the garden, with the added benefit of a perennial plant that will return each summer? Look no further than the hardy hibiscus. Each summer, flashy dinner-plate ...

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 ...

It’s surprising how many folks name their plants as if they were pets. A shrub I’m sure would receive a lovely feminine moniker is an East African hibiscus known as fringed hibiscus and parasol ...

Early March pruning can be tricky. Learn how to safely prune your shrubs based on weather, plant type, and goals.

Flowers are often a lesson in appreciating fleeting beauty. Some of the most awe-inspiring flowers—like daylilies and cherry ...

I have been noticing that when I see articles on the Zobo plant, bottles of Zobo drinks are usually placed beside the hibiscus flower.Let us clarify this mix-up between the Zobo plant and the hibiscus ...

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 ...