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- Max Height6 Ft.
- Price$13.95
Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

How to care for Hibiscus
Light. Full sun gives the most flowers.
Water. Keep the roots moist, in soil that drains well.
Soil and feeding. It prefers rich, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter.
Size. Grows to about 6 ft. Hibiscus trained as trees can grow much taller.
Pruning. Cut back by about half in early spring for a compact shape. Flowers form on new growth.
Problems to watch. Aphids, whiteflies and mealybugs leave sooty mold; spray Insecticidal Soap. Never use malathion on hibiscus. Buds that drop with holes point to bud weevils; collect and destroy fallen buds.
Good to know. A light cold snap can yellow and drop lower leaves.
Sources: UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: Hibiscus · NC State Extension Plant Toolbox: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis · UF/IFAS EDIS ENY-2069/IN1328: The Hibiscus Bud Weevil
































