Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants that includes hundreds of species and even more man-made hybrids and cultivars. Part of the mallow family, hibiscus plants are known for their upright growth ...

Choosing the right spot to plant or display your hibiscus plant is key to its overall success. "Tropical hibiscus wants to be in full sun, so placing your plant where it receives five to eight hours ...

Q. Early this spring we had numerous bugs on our double hibiscus. They were colored exactly like ladybugs, so we left them alone, but on reflection, they were a bit more oval-shaped. Now that it has ...

Scaled-down versions of the tropical-looking hibiscus are making their way indoors, while growers try to uproot African violets as the nation’s favorite indoor flowering plant. The traditional ...

Cranberry hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella) is a vibrant, fast-growing shrubby plant with rich burgundy foliage and handsome palmate leaves resembling those of a red Japanese maple tree. It is ...

When you say hibiscus, most gardeners picture the showy tropical flowering plant that graces many landscapes and patios throughout Arkansas. The flowers come in a wide range of colors and the plants ...

Here's my recipe for a spectacular Gulf Coast summer garden: Take hibiscus. Mix them with anything, or savor them all alone. The Gulf Coast is made for hibiscus, and Mobile is a city literally built ...

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 ...

Deadheading hibiscus before seed formation keeps the plant focused on producing new flowers. Moisture imbalances, lack of sunlight, or pest issues can keep your plant from blooming. Give hibiscus care ...

My mother got a hibiscus plant for Easter about five years ago. With care and luck we have been able not only to get that plant to grow, but to flourish. This week, we are enjoying the hibiscus in its ...