Is this in the same series as "Brandy Punch"? No idea what is giving me that idea, but I must have gotten that notion somewhere. Anyway, if it is, I can say I am thrilled with Brandy Punch - excellent performer. Bloomed early August into mid-September this year. Fabulous color, and I enjoy the bit of reddish tinge in the foliage (it's not *that* pronounced, but it's there). I pinch all my hibiscus multiple times through the late spring/early summery for bushier plants and heavier blooming, and this one definitely needs it - based on growth habit of mine, I can see where it would be a two-stem wonder without pinching, so that may be a drawback if you're not one to keep up with pinching. If it's not in the same series, disregard the above...unless of course it entices you to run out and buy "Brandy Punch" :0b

Hi,I have no experience with JB attacking Hibiscus Syriacus cultivars like: Blue Bird,Lavender chiffon,Blue Satin,Red Heart,Hamabo,Woodbridge,Aphrodite.Hibiscus Syriacus are attacked by aphids in my garden.But hardy Hibiscus Moscheutos-all cultivars are JB's favored.I experienced one plant almost entirely eaten by JB.I advice you to do some search if Hibiscus Syriacus are attacked by JB.

If it's getting cooler there now...and if the Hibiscus has started yellowing, I'd say yes. If not, I'd say wait...it won't be that long..let it finish photosynthesis. Mulch it well for the first winter after disturbing now...recommended time for your zone is probably Spring before growth.

We've ordered seeds and plants online for the same lack of local availability. May have better luck finding at a nursery with a good native plant selection if you broaden the options beyond the TX SS offerings. Most of the selections or hybrids in the hibiscus coccineus, h. moscheutos, h. laevis/militaris set should stand a fairly good chance of working well in much of the state. H. moscheutos in the 'Disco Belle' dwarf line and seed grown h. coccineus have done well for us in Dallas with remarkably little irrigation once established. Though the article is aging, Chicago Botanic Garden has posted helpful Plant Evaluation Notes for Hibiscus Moscheutos Cultivars and Horticultural Hybrids.