[DonnaNi4os]

I find that Hibiscus never die. I’ve had some in pots that I cut back after a freeze. Frost doesn’t seem to hit them too hard. I water prior to the frost which is counterintuitive. I have blankets for many of my plants that get covered. Succulents are particularly vulnerable but my peace lilies are in huge pots on my lanai and one on my front porch. They have survived just fine.

[Ozzello]

If you are in the South end of the Villages, you are still in zone 9A, or close enough to it you should choose 9A plants. Maybe some 9B stuff , but nothing that will break the bank if you have to replace it.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by DonnaNi4os

I find that Hibiscus never die. I’ve had some in pots that I cut back after a freeze. Frost doesn’t seem to hit them too hard. I water prior to the frost which is counterintuitive. I have blankets for many of my plants that get covered. Succulents are particularly vulnerable but my peace lilies are in huge pots on my lanai and one on my front porch. They have survived just fine.

Sadly, they DO die...

The first time we had a freeze, it damaged much of the plant and I cut back the dead branches. That Spring, It grew back nicely. The 2nd time, I did the same thing, but the entire plant died.

I replaced it with a small $15 Hibiscus from Lowes and that one has grown like wildfire... We'll see what happens this Winter...