Hibiscus: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
How do you plant different hibiscus types?
Identify the hibiscus before choosing its position. Rose of Sharon, Hibiscus syriacus, is a deciduous shrub generally suited to garden soil in temperate climates, with good light and drainage. Tropical Hibiscus rosa-sinensis needs a frost-free climate or a container that can move into shelter. Herbaceous marsh forms suit ground retaining more moisture. Allow space appropriate to the selection’s mature size.
Plant in mild conditions suited to the group, avoiding frozen soil and drying heat. Gradually accustom a plant raised under cover to outdoor conditions. Water the rootball before removing its pot and prepare a hole wide enough for the roots. Follow the nursery’s depth instructions; for a woody shrub, keep the stem bases at their original level.
Backfill with garden soil, firm gently and water to settle soil around the roots. For tropical hibiscus in a container, use a pot with drainage holes and compost that releases excess water. Monitor moisture during establishment according to type. A marsh form has different needs from a tropical pot plant. Winter hardiness depends on identity: a simple fleece does not make every species suitable for frost.
When does hibiscus flower?
How do you prune hibiscus according to its type?
