Not many other summer-blooming plants boast such large and brightly colored flowers as tropical hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis).
They look dazzling through the summer months and even into fall, making especially eye-catching additions tocontainer gardens.
Does Hibiscus Come Back Every Year?
Credit: Dean Schoeppner
That means it won’t survive outdoors in a winter that gets colder than that.
This shrubby plant can survive an occasional frost, but its stems and leaves may die back a bit.
But be patient, and it should appear by late spring or even early summer.
Credit: Peter Krumhardt
Perennial hibiscus has similar care needs to tropical hibiscus.
Both plants willperform best in full sunand need plenty of water to thrive.
Adding aninch-thick layer of mulchor compost around your hibiscus will also help the soil retain more moisture.
In just about any region of the U.S., you could grow big, beautiful hibiscus flowers.
