[Golfingnut]

Bought this and Home Depot this morning and it's in the ground.

[getdul981]

Since I am color-blind, I can't tell for sure, but if that's yellow, it's the state flower for Hawaii. I wanted those when we had landscapingn done, but I think we got peach instead.

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by getdul981

Since I am color-blind, I can't tell for sure, but if that's yellow, it's the state flower for Hawaii. I wanted those when we had landscapingn done, but I think we got peach instead.

We have several yellow, this one is more the color of very bright orange juice.

[getdul981]

OK.

[Uptown Girl]

How big does this one get at maturity?
It is very pretty

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by Uptown Girl

How big does this one get at maturity?
It is very pretty

Without looking at the tag, I think 15 feet.

[Bonanza]

Your new hibiscus isn't a new color, but it is a beauty.

[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by Uptown Girl

How big does this one get at maturity?
It is very pretty

Hibiscus can grow very tall, but when they get too tall,
they aren't pretty and just look very "leggy."

Even dwarf hibiscus don't stay dwarf forever.
All should be trimmed to keep their pretty and bushy look.
That's how you get the most flowers and the largest flowers.
That's how they look best.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Bonanza

Hibiscus can grow very tall, but when they get too tall,
they aren't pretty and just look very "leggy."

Even dwarf hibiscus don't stay dwarf forever.
All should be trimmed to keep their pretty and bushy look.
That's how you get the most flowers and the largest flowers.
That's how they look best.

When is the best time to trim, Bonanza? Since it flowers continually, I wasn't sure. Our two are starting to get leggy.

[Uptown Girl]

I was just looking at this site this morning… Flemings Flower Farm. They are one of the leading hybridizers of dwarf hibiscus. Here's a link:

About Us Page

As far as pruning goes, I would be inclined to prune very late or alternately very early in the year- before buds begin to set- as most (not all) varieties bloom at the tips of the branches. Pruning too late in spring will sacrifice much bloom- the plant will put it's energy into growing new branches and flower buds will be delayed.

[CFrance]

Thanks.

[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by CFrance

When is the best time to trim, Bonanza? Since it flowers continually, I wasn't sure. Our two are starting to get leggy.

Once our winter is definitely over, you can trim at any time.
I do not trim every branch at the same time.
I do what is called "selective pruning," meaning that you
cut branches at different times and at different levels.
I don't want my hibiscus to look like a hedge
that's been cut flat and straight across.

Whatever you do, never trim more than about 20% of the shrub.
Actually, that goes for just about any plant.
Otherwise you run the risk of killing it if you cut too much..

[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by Uptown Girl

I was just looking at this site this morning… Flemings Flower Farm. They are one of the leading hybridizers of dwarf hibiscus. Here's a link:

About Us Page

As far as pruning goes, I would be inclined to prune very late or alternately very early in the year- before buds begin to set- as most (not all) varieties bloom at the tips of the branches. Pruning too late in spring will sacrifice much bloom- the plant will put it's energy into growing new branches and flower buds will be delayed.

Wow! That nursery has
some absolutely beautiful hibiscus;
some of them are breathtaking.
I would love to have some hibiscus on the north side of our house,
and much their stock might be the answer insofar as hardiness goes.

I do have one word of caution.
I never prune anything late in the season that could be considered "fragile."
That extra growth protects the rest of the shrub from possible damage from the cold.

During the season I only prune a shoot here or there so I always have
flowers but still maintain the shape of the shrub.

[getdul981]

This is something I have wondered about since we have several hybiscuses. (sp?) Do you pinch off the flowers after they have finished blooming? Some plants need that done to keep them blooming and others don't. Just wondered what you think.

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by getdul981

This is something I have wondered about since we have several hybiscuses. (sp?) Do you pinch off the flowers after they have finished blooming? Some plants need that done to keep them blooming and others don't. Just wondered what you think.

I don't think it is required, but I do for better aesthetics.