hardy hibiscus

It is important to water your hardy hibiscus regularly to keep the soil evenly moist. The plant should be watered thoroughly at least once a week, or twice a week in hotter temperatures, providing enough so that water runs out of the bottom of the pot. During the cooler months, the plant should be watered less often, and watering should cease altogether if the weather gets cold enough for the ground to freeze. Make sure to avoid letting the soil dry out completely, as this can cause the plant to go into shock.

Hardy hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos 'Scallopini') prefer full sunlight and should receive a minimum of 6 hours of sunlight each day. Ideally, the plant should receive morning and early afternoon sunlight for 6 to 8 hours a day. Direct sunlight helps to keep the leaves vibrant and will bring out the best flowering potential, however, in regions with especially harsh sun, it should be provided with some shade during the middle of the day.

Hardy hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos 'Scallopini') should generally be pruned in late winter or early spring. It is best to prune hardy hibiscus before it starts to grow vigorously in the spring. Depending on the size and shape of the bush, hardy hibiscus may only need light pruning to remove a few old stems that are no longer flowering or to thin out the plant and promote bushier growth. In general, prune out 1/3 of the old stems and branches just above a node or a lateral branch. If the bush needs more drastic pruning, it can be cut down to around 12 inches from the ground to promote vigorous regrowth.