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Growing a Blush Satin Rose of Sharon

The Rose of Sharon blooms profusely, and its attractive flowers are its main selling point. Like other types of Hibiscus , Rose of Sharon's flowers bear a striking stamen. Another feature giving the shrub value is its relatively late period of blooming, into August! It is a profuse bloomer and not...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 10-14-2009
Re: Hibiscus Not Blooming

Hi neverhome and welcome to the community. How long have you had the hibiscus planted? Do you happen to have the botanical name of the plant? It would be located on your plant tag if you still have it. I'm guessing since you are in central Texas the hibiscus you purchased are tropical.

Posted to Introduce Yourself (Forum) by jeff-nhn on 09-04-2009
Hibiscus Not Blooming

Hello I'm "Neverhome" from Central Txs. I'm a real newbie to this site as well as to planting. I have 2 beautiful colored hibiscus - one salmon a single bloom & the 2nd a peach color with what I believe is called a dbl bloom. I purchaced the first one from a clearance rack. It was...

Posted to Introduce Yourself (Forum) by neverhome03 on 08-27-2009
Stunning Tropical Flower

On a recent trip to Nashville, TN we stopped at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel to view their stunning tropical gardens. We spent hours walking and marveling at the beauty and massiveness of the hotel. I believe this picture would be of a tropical hibiscus.

Posted to Member Gardening Photos (Gallery) by jeff-nhn on 08-26-2009
Re: Deer resistant plants

Hi Jude, Many of the hibiscus plants are deer resistant. Just keep in mind when deer are really hungry they will eat almost anything. Other deer resistant choices can be found here. http://www.naturehills.com/catalog/deer_resistant_plants.aspx over 350 plants that are normally resistant to deer grazing...

Posted to Introduce Yourself (Forum) by jeff-nhn on 07-31-2009
White Hibiscus

A friend of mine gave us a couple of hibiscus plants a few years back. This summer the plants have grown way past our size expectations. They are over 4 feet wide and tall. Dozens of huge flowers just like this one.

Posted to Your Outdoor Living Area (Gallery) by jeff-nhn on 07-31-2009
Large Red Hibiscus

I wish I would of had a little better lighting when I took this picture. This hibiscus plant is 4 years old and the blooms are fantastic.

Posted to Your Outdoor Living Area (Gallery) by jeff-nhn on 07-30-2009
Re: No blooms on my Hibiscus

Hi Linda, Where the hibiscus tropical plants that will not survive your growing zone? If so have you re-potted the plants since you bought them? If the answer is yes to my questions and you sized the plants up from their original container you may want to try a fertilizer for tropical plants. Try using...

Posted to Introduce Yourself (Forum) by jeff-nhn on 07-27-2009
What about planting hibiscus?

Blooms that will “knock your socks off”! If you want to add excitement to your garden, and enjoy some fabulous flowers, consider growing a hardy hibiscus. In the past, hibiscus were only big plants, but now there are many sizes to choose from. There are smaller versions that even fit into a small space...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 06-23-2009
Are there any smaller Hibiscus for containers?

The Luna Rose produces huge flowers with a bright pink color that will be a focal point in your landscape. This Hibiscus is a more compact size and makes it perfect for use in large decorative containers. It grows well in any fertile, well-drained soil with ample moisture. Do not allow to dry to the...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 06-09-2009

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