Most people know hibiscus as a shrub bursting with bright flowers, but fewer realize it can be shaped into a small, ornamental tree. The secret isn't some rare variety or special fertilizer. All your ...

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 ...

Do hibiscus come back after the winter? They were covered, but they now look dead. What kind of hibiscus? Tropical or hardy?

Let’s face it — there aren’t a whole lot of shrubs that bloom in August. Rhododendrons dominate spring and hydrangeas take front stage in early summer, but when it comes to late summer, the pickings ...

Are you looking for a tropical look in the garden, with the added benefit of a perennial plant that will return each summer? Look no further than the hardy hibiscus. Each summer, flashy dinner-plate ...

It’s surprising how many folks name their plants as if they were pets. A shrub I’m sure would receive a lovely feminine moniker is an East African hibiscus known as fringed hibiscus and parasol ...

Early March pruning can be tricky. Learn how to safely prune your shrubs based on weather, plant type, and goals.

With several hundred types of hibiscus, one could write a book on this plant alone — and many have done so. The name hibiscus gets its origins from the ancient Greek word “hibiskos,” which means marsh ...