Mature height/spread: While dwarf varieties may only grow two to three feet tall, many varieties and species can attain heights of eight feet or more each growing season once established. Young plants are generally narrower than they are tall, but mature clumps will often spread as wide as their height.
Growth rate: Perennial hibiscus generally reach [...]
In recent columns I’ve listed this year’s must-have catalogs and suggested perennial catalogs that might interest the Alaska gardener. This week, how about some unusual catalogs, or at least catalogs that present unusual plants.
I have to start with Plant Delights Nursery (plantdelights.com). This one is new to me, but one look at the cover and [...]
In recent columns I’ve listed this year’s must-have catalogs and suggested perennial catalogs that might interest the Alaska gardener. This week, how about some unusual catalogs, or at least catalogs that present unusual plants.
I have to start with Plant Delights Nursery (plantdelights.com). This one is new to me, but one look at the cover and [...]
The two hibiscus most commonly grown as annuals are not true annuals, but tropical shrubs that thrive outdoors during hot South Carolina summers. They can be grown in the ground or as container plants that are easily transported inside for the winter.
Chinese Hibiscus: (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) is a tropical shrub that is often grown outdoors in [...]
Water gardeners need pretty plants, and these native ones will work well, either in the water or along the edge. After they are established, they require little maintenance.
Here’s a list of native water plants:
Rose mallow: (Hibiscus lasiocarpos) resembles hollyhocks and blooms from July to October. The large white or pale pink flowers feature magenta centers. [...]
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