Growing hibiscus is an easy way to add a tropical flair to your garden.
If you’re looking for a plant with an impressive, exotic, trumpet-like flower in a wide range of colors and sizes, you can’t go wrong with a Hibiscus—there are over 200 species and many more cultivars and hybrids in the genus. The colors range from such red, yellow, pink, peach, orange etc
When you know how to take care of your hibiscus plants, you will be rewarded with lovely blooms all year round
Hibiscus grow well in full sun conditions. They require at least 6 hours of sunlight a day.
Hibiscus require watering regularly.
If its grown as a potted plant, check if the soil is dry before you water again, and if in the garden, it can be drought tolerant.
Fertilizer
To encourage abundant, healthy blooms with good color, feed plants with a high potassium and high nitrogen fertilizer.
| Common Name | Hibiscus |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Plant Type | Annual and perennial herbaceous plants |
| Mature Size | 3-10 ft. tall and 2-8 ft. wide |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Soil Type | Moist, well-drained |
| Soil pH | Acidic, Neutral |










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