Hardy Hibiscus buds getting eaten
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Comments (14)For your hardy hibiscus, if it is dwarf bright solid red, it is probably Hib moscheutos Luna Red. These are tough plants, and worthwhile to try to overwinter, they will be a nicer bush the following year. I have many H. moscheutos, dwarf and full size, and have managed to overwinter in 5a, 5b, and friends in Zone 4. I hope the following info helps if you want to try to overwinter it. First: these plants regrow from the roots next year. Don't worry about keeping the current year's branches protected. However, I do not cut down the branches as these plants take a long time to sprout in the spring, and leaving the branches from last year will remind you where the plant is located. Secondly, this autumn, start to cover the root area/base of plant with whatever you have handy: extra dirt, compost, mulch, etc....to cover from the base of the plant out to the drip line and pile it one foot high ( do not worry about the branches, they die off). If you can manage more than a foot high, by all means go ahead.Ideally to cover before the frost starts coming. This huge mounding of dirt, etc.. provides a cover for the roots to give it the best chance to grow again next year. Next year, slowly start to remove the extra dirt, etc... as the flowrbeds are thawing. These plants stay dormant quite a long time compared to other plants, so don't give up hope! In my zone they start sprouting thru the dirt in June, but were in full roar bloom in August. ONce they are sprouting, you can either leave the remaining dirt in place or remove it gradually; at the same time you can start to cut the previous year's dead branches once you can see where the plant is sprouting. I'm sorry for the long post but these are lovely plants and not at all difficult to overwinter. Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions. Good luck!...See Moreum... my hardy hibiscus has BUDS on it already
Comments (1)What kind of hibiscus is it? Texas star (coccineus) or one of the dinnerplate Baltimore types? I have Texas Star and no buds yet - but if it blooms early that's fine with me. I think (not sure) that hibiscus is supposed to be constant blooming - I would be inclined to just let yours bloom and see what happens - give it some flower boosting fertilizer and see if you can get summer long bloom. My asters aren't doing anything....See MoreBrown Spots on Leaves & Stems of Hardy Hibiscus
Comments (4)Today, I noticed that another Hardy Hibiscus across the yard from the one pictured above, is now beginning to get the brown spots on its leaves. I also noticed tiny white things bunched together on the top of one of its leaves. (refer to picture below) Anyone know what they are?...See Morehibiscus budding but not blooming
Comments (3)Hi Everyone, I'm having the same problem on my tropical hibiscus that I have in a pot. It gets too cold here to keep it in the ground, so I wheel it in and out of the garage to overnight when temps will get below freezing. It leafed out and looks good and deep green with many buds, but they turn yellow and fall off. I am watering every other day. It has been hot, but it should like that since it should live in Hawaii. I found a few aphids on it and sprayed, but there weren't aphids on the buds that fell off. Could it need fertilizing? If so, what type? Debbie...See Moresadieb_century21_com
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