I'm fairly new to gardening and could use some pointers. I've just inherited some hardy hibiscus from a friend of mine. They're about 4 or 5 feet tall and quite wide. They have lots of stalks coming from each grouping. My friend has never done anything other than cut them down to about 6 inches every spring. Should I continue this practice? What about splitting them? There are so many stalks that I thought I might split them so that they have more room to grow. Is this okay? What is this that I've read about deadheading? Does it apply to hardy hibiscus? I know that I ask a lot of questions, but I really want to add these to my backyard as a screen. Thanks in advance for any help!!!
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~Tricia
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opabinia51
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Hi Tricia,
Hardy hibiscus - Hibiscus moscheutos is usually divided in spring, but if you've just inherited them and want to plant them go ahead. Just keep in mind that you might not get blooms this year or they might bloom later then usual. Different varieties grow to different heights and widths. I have some that came to me as tiny seedlings in 4" pots and they are now taller then me!
Op, you make me blush! Thanks for the compliment.
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Hardy hibiscus - Hibiscus moscheutos is usually divided in spring, but if you've just inherited them and want to plant them go ahead. Just keep in mind that you might not get blooms this year or they might bloom later then usual. Different varieties grow to different heights and widths. I have some that came to me as tiny seedlings in 4" pots and they are now taller then me!
Op, you make me blush! Thanks for the compliment.
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I planted a Hibiscus Braid this spring in a raised bed and it is about 3' tall now. I know that since I am in Michigan that I will have to protect it for the winter. A landscaping man told me to cut it down to about 6 inches after it loses its leaves and mulch it good. Then about Christmas time I should water it. Does this sound like it will protect it for the winter?
Hi Natalie,
Michigan has hardiness zone from 3 to 6 and you don't say what yours is. When you say "a Hibiscus Braid" that doesn't tell me if it's a hardy or tropical one. So, I would suggest you read the links I gave to Tricia about their care. If you aren't sure if yours is hardy or tropical you can look here.
https://www.trop-hibiscus.com/gindr.html
If it's tropical I would suggest you bring it in for the winter. If it's hardy, then it's hardiness will depend on your zone. Of course it will probably be killed to the ground anyway, but I wouldn't prune it in fall.
Newt
Michigan has hardiness zone from 3 to 6 and you don't say what yours is. When you say "a Hibiscus Braid" that doesn't tell me if it's a hardy or tropical one. So, I would suggest you read the links I gave to Tricia about their care. If you aren't sure if yours is hardy or tropical you can look here.
https://www.trop-hibiscus.com/gindr.html
If it's tropical I would suggest you bring it in for the winter. If it's hardy, then it's hardiness will depend on your zone. Of course it will probably be killed to the ground anyway, but I wouldn't prune it in fall.
Newt