I acquired a small potted plant last year that was labeled Giant Turk’s Cap, so I had a real surprise when the first blooms appeared. They dangled straight down from slim, arching stems with frilly, ...

Well, it kind of depends on the hibiscus we’re talking about. There are three common ones people grow. The first is Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus chinensis). This is the tropical type you see in Hawaii ...

• The Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) is one of the more common tropical plants used outdoors for summer patio color. It's an evergreen shrub that blooms profusely throughout summer. The ...

There are several species of hibiscus that people typically grow in their landscapes, but some are native to tropical places and will not overwinter here unless brought indoors. Chinese hibiscus is ...

Hibiscus plants, members of the “Mallow” family, are noted for their huge, delicate flowers in shades of yellow, orange and red, that resemble crepe paper. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis or Chinese Hibiscus, ...

There is no denying that area gardeners are big fans of the tropical hibiscus. What you may not know is that the tropical or Chinese hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, is a member of the Malvaceae or ...

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 ...

If you lived in ancient Greece and someone told you they were growing a hibiscus plant, you may have then inquired about coming by to roast marshmallows once the plant’s roots were well-established, ...

We are certainly used to warm, humid weather here in the Lowcountry, but the recent onslaught of rainfall has left many wondering if we will ever see the sun again. Even the most easygoing plants in ...

• Chinese hibiscus ( Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) is a popular tropical flowering plant that thrives in the summer in central Ohio. This hibiscus can be grown as a small shrub or pruned into a tree. The ...