Taller varieties can be cut back in the spring after reaching about two feet in height. Older varieties were larger plants maybe reaching six feet or more. Many newer varieties of hardy hibiscus are on the market. Give it time to return for another season of growth. A note of caution: this plant is one of the last perennials to emerge in the spring. Maintenance is the removal of the dead stocks in the late fall or winter. It remains attractive all summer long before dying back in the fall. It forms large fleshy roots which establish quickly. The plant can be purchased at local garden centers. Drought stress in the spring will reduce growth and blooms. Best flowering is achieved when there is ample moisture. They are tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions from drier to even moist or boggy. Hardy hibiscus do best in full sun locations. ![]() Rose of Sharon is a woody shrub while this plant is a perennial which dies back each fall. Do not get this plant confused with Rose of Sharon, which is also a hibiscus. The tropical hibiscus is best known as a patio plant that winterkill while the hardy plant returns each spring. The main difference between the two are in their names, tropical and hardy. Hibiscus are members of the mallow family which have large circular open face flowers. Hardy hibiscus is a durable perennial that is often confused with its tropical cousin. ![]() Bold flowers, nice foliage and easy care makes it shine in a Kansas City summer. Looking for that rock-solid perennial to deliver color in the landscape year after year with little fuss? If so, consider adding hardy hibiscus to the planting. ![]() Hardy Hibiscus Provides Great Summer Color Patton, M.S., County Horticulture Agent, K-State Research and Extension/Johnson County
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