Chumasande MatiwaneDawned with huge showy flowers, these perennials add a bold and tropical effect to your garden. Blooming with different colours, here’s how you can cultivate healthy hibiscus plants.
Hibiscus flowers are large, striking, and trumpet-shaped. The hibiscus flowers have a long flowering season when growing in the right conditions. With the preferred growing conditions, you can expect your flowers to grow tall depending on the variety you are growing.
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When to plant hibiscus
Similar to many plants, these flowers can be bought as young plants and then transplanted into your garden during the warmer spring months. It is normally preferred to grow hibiscus from seed.
Before you take them outside soak the seeds in warm water before sowing. With growing any plant selecting the right location is key. Choose a site that gets full sun as these flowers require ample sunlight. Although they can grow in partial sun, they won’t produce the big flowers hibiscus are known for.
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With well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter, your perennial hibiscus will flourish. Since they are more tropical flowers, your hibiscus plants will need frequent watering, especially when young.
When watering, do so deeply and thoroughly, drenching the plant. To help retain all the moisture, organic mulch may be used to encourage water retention. When well-established, ease on the water as too much water can kill your growing flowers.
Common hibiscus problems
Like most flowers, hibiscus is sometimes prone to common plant problems. Whether you grow your plant indoors or outdoors, you can still expect a few of these problems when neglected.
- Pests –The most common hibiscus pest problem is the red spider mite, especially when the flowers’ humidity levels are not high enough.
- Yellow leaves – They can indicate sudden changes in weather conditions, improper watering, or insufficient fertilization.
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To grow hibiscus, know whether you have a good climate to harbour the tropical effects the plant may require to provide your garden with endless blooms.
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