A stunning white hibiscus flower in dappled sunlight, surrounded by green foliage - Lucy Lambriex/Getty Images Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus syriacus, H. moscheutos, H. coccineus) is a stunning ...
Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is a stalwart in the garden. These long lived flowering shrubs may not be the showiest plants, but they are incredibly easy to grow and very robust. They are so ...
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How to plant and grow rose of Sharon

Rose of Sharon is a shrub or small tree that blooms with abandon from midsummer until frost.
The Rose-of-Sharon, treasured by Thomas Jefferson, has been a staple in the American garden since the 1700’s and rightfully so, as it is one of the most prolific blooming plants you can choose for the ...
Few plants bring the tropical feel like a hibiscus. They are planted in tropical climates across the world and are the state flower of Hawaii. That's why it may come as a surprise that some, like the ...
We've all seen those hibiscus plants at garden centers with their HUGE blooms, but buying the right one can be a bit confusing. Which one is for the landscape, or are they just a patio plant? If ...
There is a heart-lurching moment in late May each year when I suddenly notice that my hardy hibiscus looks dead. But it lasts only until I remember that this is one of the last of all shrubs to come ...
At this time of year, I’m always grateful for the profusion of pure white flowers at the front of my house produced by the large Hibiscus syriacus, also known as rose of Sharon. Every spring my heart ...
If a thing is worth waiting for it had better be good – and that is certainly the case with hardy hibiscus. If you’ve ever been on holiday to the Mediterranean or the Caribbean, you will know those ...
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, ...
“Now is the time to order spring blooming bulbs that can soothe away winter doldrums. “Fertilize the lawn for the last time this season. “September is a great time to transplant hardy, zone 5 ...