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Perennial Hibiscus
This time of year, there's just nothing more impressive in my garden, including the stargazer lilly, than my perennial hisbiscus plants. The salad plate-sized flowers are too stupendous to describe, so I'm providing a few photos that I hope do them justice.
I currently have two hibiscus plants, one that is a survivor of a 4-pack of plants that I purchased off QVC from Cottage Farms (remember yesterday I was telling you how I learned my lesson about buying plants off TV -- well I didn't admit defeat right away, it took a couple times). The other one was bought locally from Glick's Greenhouse. Both plants are about four years old.
I couldn't wait to see them bloom the first year I planted them. The blooms don't come until about mid-August, and one morning I looked out the window to see the most gorgeous plate-sized flower beaming back at me! Of course, I took photos and invited the family to see it. Unfortunately, to my surprise, the bloom only lasted one day. The very next morning I looked out and thought "where'd it go?" It was already drooped and parts of it were on the ground. That was the only bloom I got that first year. This year, the blooms are coming in abundance and both plants are entering their third week of constant blooming!
If you're interested, here's a few facts. Perennial hibiscus plants, those that come back for several years without replanting, are rapidly gaining favor with plant lovers across the nation. If you wish to enjoy a plant that is easy to care for, try the perennial hibiscus. Our zone (6) is perfect for this plant.
The perennial hibiscus should not be confused with the tropical hibiscus, which would not survive our winters. As the name implies, perennial hibiscus are truly perennial and, once established, will provide years and years of brilliant landscape color. There are many varieties of perennial hibiscus to choose from. Plant heights range from 3 feet to 8 feet tall. They can be used in the garden as focal point or arranged in a manner to provide an informal hedge. Some perennial hibiscus plants are compact and rather formal looking compared with the more loosely arranged habit of taller hibiscus.
So don't be afraid to try this easy-going, versatile plant. All your neighbors will be impressed and think you're a master gardener!
Up next -- beware Creeping Jenny!
I currently have two hibiscus plants, one that is a survivor of a 4-pack of plants that I purchased off QVC from Cottage Farms (remember yesterday I was telling you how I learned my lesson about buying plants off TV -- well I didn't admit defeat right away, it took a couple times). The other one was bought locally from Glick's Greenhouse. Both plants are about four years old.
I couldn't wait to see them bloom the first year I planted them. The blooms don't come until about mid-August, and one morning I looked out the window to see the most gorgeous plate-sized flower beaming back at me! Of course, I took photos and invited the family to see it. Unfortunately, to my surprise, the bloom only lasted one day. The very next morning I looked out and thought "where'd it go?" It was already drooped and parts of it were on the ground. That was the only bloom I got that first year. This year, the blooms are coming in abundance and both plants are entering their third week of constant blooming!
If you're interested, here's a few facts. Perennial hibiscus plants, those that come back for several years without replanting, are rapidly gaining favor with plant lovers across the nation. If you wish to enjoy a plant that is easy to care for, try the perennial hibiscus. Our zone (6) is perfect for this plant.
The perennial hibiscus should not be confused with the tropical hibiscus, which would not survive our winters. As the name implies, perennial hibiscus are truly perennial and, once established, will provide years and years of brilliant landscape color. There are many varieties of perennial hibiscus to choose from. Plant heights range from 3 feet to 8 feet tall. They can be used in the garden as focal point or arranged in a manner to provide an informal hedge. Some perennial hibiscus plants are compact and rather formal looking compared with the more loosely arranged habit of taller hibiscus.
So don't be afraid to try this easy-going, versatile plant. All your neighbors will be impressed and think you're a master gardener!
Up next -- beware Creeping Jenny!
Labels: Cottage Farms, Glick's Greenhouses, perennial hibiscus, QVC, stargazer lilly
posted by Garden Gal at
10:52 AM
1 Comments:
I also bought Hibiscus from QVC but this is their first year and it looks like one only has leaves and it is very wimpy looking, the others look loke dead little twigs, what am I doing wrong?
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