Almost everyone wants color in the landscape, and flowerbeds play an important role in that. But it takes a lot of work to ...

Althea (Hibiscus syriacus) is a species of hibiscus, which is fairly obvious if you look at the flowers carefully. Like crape myrtles, altheas have a long blooming season and come in a variety of ...

For bright summer color with less work, try planting trees and shrubs rather than flowerbeds ... Hibiscus syriacus, is a species of hibiscus is obvious when you look at the flowers carefully.

Few plants bring the tropical feel like a hibiscus. ... Hibiscus syriacus is not native to North America and has been declared invasive in some parts of the country.

All hail the hibiscus! Late summer and early fall are when the shrubs in the landscape are weary and water starved. Rhododendrons may droop, evergreens look ever-boring and lawns are lacking green.

An unsung hero of the late summer garden is rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus). This shrub’s branches are studded with pastel blossoms year after year, despite drought, poor soil or general neglect.

Hibiscus syriacus: This traditional rose of Sharon grows 5-10 feet tall and delivers hundreds of blooms in either red, white or purple starting midsummer through fall. Plants may have single or ...

It’s surprising how many folks name their plants as if they were pets. A shrub I’m sure would receive a lovely feminine moniker is an East African hibiscus known as fringed hibiscus and ...

If you have dreams of a tropical garden, you should plant hibiscus flowers. Luckily, there are several breathtaking varieties ...