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 ...

Q: I want my esperanza and Pride of Barbados to bloom without getting so tall. Can I prune in late spring or early summer to accomplish this? Or will I get bushy plants that fail to bloom? A: ...

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 ...

Hibiscus is easy to propagate, especially hardy varieties—cuttings work best for both types. Take soft-stem cuttings in late spring, use rooting hormone, and keep them moist and warm. Hardy hibiscus ...

Dwarf hibiscus varieties do exist, however, there is a catch-- they don't stay that size forever. (RUSTY COSTANZA / THE TIMES-PICAY) QUESTION: Is there a dwarf variety of hibiscus? I want to plant one ...

Some plants are lovely on their own, but fare even better with a friend growing nearby. One of these is hibiscus, a member of the mallow family well known for its brightly colored, dish-shaped flowers ...

Cranberry hibiscus have pink flowers with a maroon throat and require no care. Kenneth Setzer Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Cranberry hibiscus possesses a rare combination of beauty, utility and ...