Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants that includes hundreds of species and even more man-made hybrids and cultivars. Part of the mallow family, hibiscus plants are known for their upright growth ...

Watch the magical transformation of a hardy hibiscus plant as it grows from seed in this fascinating 148-day time lapse. This video captures each stage of the plant's development, showcasing the ...

Though they both produce beautiful flowers, there's a difference between hardy and tropical hibiscus plants and how you should prepare them for the winter. While hardy plants can handle winter ...

Pruning hibiscus properly each season keeps the plants healthy and ensures vibrant blooms year after year. Cut hardy hibiscus ...

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 ...

Editor's note: Ann Justice is taking a break this week, but has offered this previously-published column. Ann will return next week. Question: Is there any safe way to protect hibiscus plants from ...

Looking for a summer garden stunner? Tropical hibiscus shrubs can take the Texas heat and still look stunning. Tropical hibiscus are hybrid evergreen shrubs with glossy, deep-green leaves. These ...

• 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 ...

Some plants are lovely on their own, but fare even better with a friend growing nearby. One of these is hibiscus, a member of the mallow family well known for its brightly colored, dish-shaped flowers ...

If you’ve ever worn a Hawaiian print shirt, it’s likely that a hibiscus blossom was part of the design. Native to the islands, the yellow hibiscus (Hibiscus brackenridgei) is Hawaii’s state flower and ...

Late summer and early fall are when the shrubs in the landscape are weary and water starved. Rhododendrons may droop, evergreens look ever-boring and lawns are lacking green. So now is when every ...