Hardy Hibiscus

[Muhammad Arif Khan]

They dry up un winter and come back in spring (that is why they are called Hardy Hibiscus).
BUT NOT SO TRUE only 50% of mine have sprouted so far.
Your experience Please.

[Izhar]

All of them came back.. they were in the beds with winter season plants and were receiving normal watering...

[Muhammad Arif Khan]

Good, how about vegitative propogation ?

[Izhar]

My all plants are dwarf so taking cuttings is a bit difficult...

[Muhammad Arif Khan]

My all plants are dwarf so taking cuttings is a bit difficult...

What is their present height?

[Izhar]

3 inches.. the tallest..

[aykhan]

I think for our climate the tropical hibiscus which are bred from hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the best option.

[Muhammad Arif Khan]

3 inches.. the tallest..

Out of seven in pots only 3 sprouted and out of four in ground only two.
Those in the ground are much taller. I was thinking of rooting some cuttings or air layering some good ones.
Those in pot,




Khan Sahib Only old varieties of tropical Hibiscus are avaiable here.

[Muhammad Arif Khan]

Those in the hround




I should be able to take lots of cuttings, question is WHICH and WHEN?

[Izhar]

I think the tip cuttings should be taken and as soon as possible so the roots can develop well for the next dormancy season..

If the growth of the plant is fast then you can cut the whole plant for many small cuttings..