There are hundreds of types of hibiscus with sizes and colors so varied it would take a lifetime to collect them all. The name of this gorgeous flowering plant comes from the ancient Greek word ...

Hibiscus is easy to propagate, especially hardy varieties—cuttings work best for both types. Take soft-stem cuttings in late spring, use rooting hormone, and keep them moist and warm. Hardy hibiscus ...

With the unusually cold weather we had in south Louisiana this winter, a good portion of our tropical hibiscuses that normally make it through the winter have been lost. As people begin replacing lost ...

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 ...

Pruning hibiscus boosts branching, airflow, and blooms, though it delays flowers slightly. Tropical hibiscus is cut back by one-third in spring; hardy types just need dead stems removed. To shape as a ...

Whether you grow hardy or tropical hibiscus, you can enjoy the huge, trumpet-shaped flowers year after year with a bit of extra care in autumn to protect against harsh winter weather. Although it's ...