Hardy hibiscus plants are vibrant, tropical-looking perennials that add color to gardens in cooler climates. These plants, native to North America, produce large, ruffled flowers in pink, red, magenta ...

When it comes to big, striking blooms, no plant packs quite the punch that hardy hibiscus does. When they bloom, they produce enormous, vibrant blossoms that catch your eye and make you want to look ...

Large funnel-shaped hardy hibiscus blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds from summer through fall. They need lots of water and full sun during bloom time, and they thrive in heat and humidity.

The brilliant color of the hibiscus is associated with hot climates, but we in Northeast Ohio can enjoy a relative of the tropical hibiscus, called hardy hibiscus. These flowers give huge, colorful ...

Hardy hibiscus are easy-care plants that stand up to our hot summers and offer a tropical feel with their brightly colored blooms that can reach 10 to 12 inches across. They are available in a rainbow ...

As fall settles in, hibiscus flowers won't be fooled by a quick trim. They're counting on intentional fall care to carry them through. How you treat hibiscus in the fall sets the tone for next year's ...

Pruning hibiscus boosts branching, airflow, and blooms, though it delays flowers slightly. Tropical hibiscus is cut back by one-third in spring; hardy types just need dead stems removed. To shape as a ...

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 ...

When visiting south Florida in years past, I longed to be able to grow the beautiful hibiscus seen there with their many variations, but I was under the impression they were a tender plant grown ...

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.

Luna series hibiscus, is a Louisiana Super Plants selection for spring 2014. (Courtesy of LSU AgCenter/Dan Gill) If you've ever paid attention to the enthusiastic plant descriptions in magazine and ...

Blossoms on the hardy hibiscus can last all summer. Adele Wilcoxen Special to The Star Looking for that rock-solid perennial to deliver no-full color in the landscape year after year? Consider adding ...