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 ...

Closeup of pinkish-white hibiscus flower with long red stamen. - Tomekbudujedomek/Getty Images The striking flowers of hibiscus (Hibiscus spp.) are a summertime delight. With eye-catching colors ...

Key Points 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hibiscus (Hibiscus spp.) Hibiscus (Hibiscus spp.) plants are similar to roses as far as their relationship with ants is concerned. Hibiscus produces nectar at the base of each flower, representing a ...

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, ...

With several hundred types of hibiscus, one could write a book on this plant alone — and many have done so. The name hibiscus gets its origins from the ancient Greek word “hibiskos,” which means marsh ...

Luna series hibiscus, is a Louisiana Super Plants selection for spring 2014. (Courtesy of LSU AgCenter/Dan Gill) If you've ever paid attention to the enthusiastic plant descriptions in magazine and ...

A hibiscus flower species was rediscovered in the Hawaiian island of Kauai a decade after it was last seen alive. The island of Kauai is known as a biodiversity hotspot in the Hawaiian islands. During ...