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 ...

To contact Mike Adams, email [email protected]. We are certainly fortunate to have a myriad of year-round flowers in our region - hence the Spanish explorer name "La Florida." One such flower ...

One plant that flourishes in the heat and makes a beautiful display is the hibiscus. These plants are responding to the recent rains and rewarding us with colorful, tropical flowers. Our mild winter ...

Even the most dedicated gardeners get tired of dealing with pests. Just when everything seems to be growing perfectly, tiny invaders show up, munching leaves, dropping spores, and leaving sticky ...

An amazing assortment of bright hibiscus are blooming in my flower beds. According to Clemson’s Home and Garden Information Center, there are hundreds of varieties of hibiscus which include a wide ...

When you look at a tropical hibiscus blooming on your deck or patio, it is not hard to conjure up visions of the Caribbean and the sounds of a steel band. It's funny how plants can mentally take us to ...

Looking for a plant that will knock off socks with showstopping bloom, while supporting pollinators and other native wildlife? Consider hibiscus. To most people, hibiscus is a tropical plant, and it’s ...

Pruning hibiscus boosts branching, airflow, and blooms, though it delays flowers slightly. Tropical hibiscus is cut back by one-third in spring; hardy types just need dead stems removed. To shape as a ...

The first time I traveled to the Caribbean I was stunned at all of the beauty. It wasn't just the crystal clear water but that it seemed hibiscuses were blooming everywhere. Now when I go to a garden ...

We are certainly used to warm, humid weather here in the Lowcountry, but the recent onslaught of rainfall has left many wondering if we will ever see the sun again. Even the most easygoing plants in ...

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Q: We recently moved here from Tampa, Fla., and purchased a home off the south side of Governors Drive. In the front of our yard is this lone flowering plant that has beautiful ...