Horntoad said:First bloom, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Silver Moon'

• Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Silver Moon')
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• Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Silver Moon')
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• Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Silver Moon')
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Jay - just saw this one and LOVE the color on it! I assume it is not a perennial in zone 5b?

I was blessed with a couple hibiscus seedlings and 3 didn't survive the mailing, but one is still alive. I have it potted and, even though it still has 3 small green leaves, it doesn't seem to be growing at all. It was suggested I put the whole pot in the ground to winter over, but I live in zone 5b and it can get pretty harsh. Can I just keep it in my kitchen window like an indoor plant over the winter to give it some time to grow? I have never tried to grow seedlings or seeds before so sorry if this is a dumb question Also got some seeds and those are the ones I hope to remember to wintersow and see what happens. Should I save some of those and just start them in the Spring? Like I said - totally new to me

Legalily said:

Jay - just saw this one and LOVE the color on it! I assume it is not a perennial in zone 5b?

Only as a houseplant.

Rats But

Most of mine have stopped blooming with the colder weather but I am still getting a few blooms. Here are some from this month.
Creole Lady


Painted Lady


Hibiscus radiatus is a fall bloomer and is just getting started.

Gorgeous Jay My DD asked what to do to bring her potted one in for the winter and I didn't have a clue - had to google it. She doesn't have a lot of light in the house and little room, but I think she's going to try.

Lovely last of the season blooms, Jay! Ginny, I've brought in hibiscus over the years. My main advice is to either re-pot or make very sure the plant and pot isn't infested with anything. I've ended up bringing in all sorts of things...snakes, lizards, roaches, whiteflies and aphids. Give it the best light you can. Mine didn't do much with just window light. They did much better when I got an LED plant light.

plantmanager said:Lovely last of the season blooms, Jay! Ginny, I've brought in hibiscus over the years. My main advice is to either re-pot or make very sure the plant and pot isn't infested with anything. I've ended up bringing in all sorts of things...snakes, lizards, roaches, whiteflies and aphids. Give it the best light you can. Mine didn't do much with just window light. They did much better when I got an LED plant light.

Last night I noticed a single bloom on my Hibiscus grandidieri and today there was several blooms on my H. radiatus.

Hibiscus grandidieri



Hibiscus radiatus

Pretty

'Albo Lacinatus' bloomed today.

It's nice to see outdoor blooms this time of year.

Fall is over and time to put this thread to rest. New discussion starts here.

The thread "Winter Hibiscus Discussion" in Hibiscus forum