I acquired a small potted plant last year that was labeled Giant Turk’s Cap, so I had a real surprise when the first blooms appeared. They dangled straight down from slim, arching stems with frilly, ...

• Chinese hibiscus ( Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) is a popular tropical flowering plant that thrives in the summer in central Ohio. This hibiscus can be grown as a small shrub or pruned into a tree. The ...

There are several species of hibiscus that people typically grow in their landscapes, but some are native to tropical places and will not overwinter here unless brought indoors. Chinese hibiscus is ...

Hibiscus plants, members of the “Mallow” family, are noted for their huge, delicate flowers in shades of yellow, orange and red, that resemble crepe paper. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis or Chinese Hibiscus, ...

There is no denying that area gardeners are big fans of the tropical hibiscus. What you may not know is that the tropical or Chinese hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, is a member of the Malvaceae or ...

Recently, I read an article about hibiscus. It was based mostly on Hibiscus syriacus and it was so devoid of names and so much information which inspired me to perhaps try my hand at this interesting ...

There are hundreds of types of hibiscus with sizes and colors so varied it would take a lifetime to collect them all. The name of this gorgeous flowering plant comes from the ancient Greek word ...

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, ...