Lanceolate, ovate are the leaves. Large flowers, five or more petals that are trumpet shaped. Variety of colors, such as orange, red, pink, white, yellow and purple. A flowering shrub that blooms from late summer to mid autumn. Hibiscus grows up to 10 ft tall. Keep constantly moist, cut back errant branches. When planting, amend the soil that you removed from the hole with compost. After halfway filling, water to settle soil and to eliminate air pockets. Hibiscus need protecting when the temperature is in the 30's. Grow in pots and cover when there's danger of frost. Feed twice during the growing season. Insecticidal soap controls pest, such as white flies, mealy bugs and aphids.
