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Jun 11, 2014 7:51 PM CST
So Cal (Zone 10b)
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I've had tropical hibiscus in So Cal for 40-50 years or so. I've used them against block walls and as foundation hedges along the house without any trouble. Although some recommend a slightly acidic soil, I have planted them directly into the garden with our alkaline soil and none have ever seemed to struggle. Granted, these have been older varieties. You want to make sure that you are far enough from the wall so that when mature, the hibiscus has enough "breathing room" behind. With age, the older varieties tend to get larger than what they are frequently listed as...
"In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." -Abraham Lincoln

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