After the breakthrough achievements of creating blue and maroon flower colors in hardy hibiscus, Texas A&M AgriLife plant physiologist and breeder Dariusz Malinowski, Ph.D., has now developed the ...

When you hear the word "hibiscus," you likely think of a tropical plant with short-lived flowers in several stunning colors sold throughout Greater Columbus each spring and summer as an annual ...

Both hardy and tropical hibiscus plants can survive the winter with a little extra care before cool weather strikes.

About this time last year, a gardener suggested I write a column about hardy hybrid hibiscus, a great plant that more gardeners should grow. At the time, I wasn't able to get a good photograph of this ...

Unlike other hibiscus, frost protection is not required because it is frost tolerant. The hibiscus require little fertilizer unless they are grown in pots The hibiscus grows in most any kind of soil, ...

Watch the magical transformation of a hardy hibiscus plant as it grows from seed in this fascinating 148-day time lapse. This ...

“Now is the time to order spring blooming bulbs that can soothe away winter doldrums. “Fertilize the lawn for the last time this season. “September is a great time to transplant hardy, zone 5 ...

Q. I think I will plant different-colored hibiscus along my drive next year. My daughter said there are two kinds: hardy and tropical. Which shall I buy, and when should I plant them? -- S.T., Houston ...

DEAR JOE: Malabar chestnut plants (Pachira aquatica) are typically trained into tree form with five braided trunks. Sold as “money trees,” the plants are said to symbolize prosperity and good fortune.

Recently, due to the circumstances of life, it became necessary to dig and divide a hardy hibiscus for a friend. We waited as long as we could—house was being sold—and although it was not the perfect ...