Hibiscus (lat. Hibiscus) belongs to the genus of flowering crops of the Malvaceae family. There are several hundred species distributed in warm temperate, subtropical and tropical regions around the world. All varieties with large, showy flowers are known as hibiscus, rose mallow, Syrian rose, or China rose. The genus includes both annual and perennial herbaceous plants, as well as woody shrubs and small trees.

Blooming garden hibiscus.

Syrian hibiscus grows in the form of an elegant shrub. The height of the culture is about 6 meters. Hibiscus has many shades of inflorescences - milky, raspberry, blue and so on. Petals come in various structures, normal density and hybrids, for example, terry hibiscus.

Tree hibiscus is often grown in standard form (creating a rounded crown). In addition, bush hibiscus up to 2 meters high is also bred. The Syrian rose is also bred as a herbaceous crop.

The most popular variety for growing in the country in a temperate continental climate is Syrian Ardens hibiscus. Very compact form, covered with fluffy inflorescences all summer. The grown hibiscus ardens reaches more than 2.5 meters in length and about 2 meters in width.

Terry hibiscus belongs to the same genus of culture. The only difference between the variety is the spectacular appearance due to the multi-layered petals.

The life cycle of each flower is only one day. The plant continues to produce new inflorescences due to its retentive property (long flowering).

To ensure the abundant and uniform formation of inflorescences, it is necessary to follow a number of agrotechnical rules.

A system of rules for home care

sunlight

Hibiscus develops slowly in shaded areas. At the very beginning of the summer period, the flower has a slow awakening. Therefore, culture should be grown in an open area.

The flower will grow in partial shade. Under adverse conditions, development and flowering will slow down. In regions with very hot summers, hibiscus may need some shade. To do this, garden hibiscus can be planted along or behind perennial plantings.

Temperature regime

The culture is hardy to winter temperature drops. Warm air stimulates the growth of primordia. Cold spring or summer - development will be slower.

To protect the plant from severe frosts, it is necessary to apply a thick layer of mulch. To do this, you can use peat, straw, mowed grass, polystyrene foam and spruce branches (spruce shelter).

Soil moisture

Hibiscus prefers moist and well-drained soil. If the ground at the base of the hibiscus dries out completely, all foliage will fall off. The plant will look like a mass of dry sticks. If this happens, you do not need to throw away the plant. Thus hibiscus protects its root system.

Excessive moisture leads to rotting of the rhizome. Therefore, when growing in a container, it is imperative to take care of draining excess water.

pruning

Hibiscus do not need to be pruned regularly. However, pruning can be used to shape the plant.

A miniature form of hibiscus using a special pruning technique (bonsai).

It is advisable to cut the old branches in late autumn or winter (depending on climatic conditions). Otherwise, it will be more difficult for the hibiscus to open new buds.

To encourage the growth of new branches and inflorescences, it is necessary to cut the plant in early summer, when the hibiscus begins to grow.

Transplant procedure - do it right

The first step is to inspect the perennial for signs of new growth in early spring. A culture, as a rule, is one of the last to have new shoots. Therefore, the process can be delayed until mid-spring.

After the appearance of characteristic symptoms of spring awakening, it is necessary:

Hibiscus garden outdoors

It is necessary to plant a plant in a sunny place. It is advisable to choose a site with well-drained soil. To improve drainage for outdoors at least 5.08 to 7.62 cm of organic material such as sand, moss, peat or humus must be incorporated into the soil before planting. Hibiscus should be watered often enough to keep the soil moderately moist. It is necessary to cut the plant outdoors in the spring with a pruner. It is not necessary to remove the inflorescences themselves. It is enough to cut long branches.

Features of growing Syrian roses can be found in the video:

https://youtu.be/O9Uwt6KLtAA

Tips for growing in a container

Soil Requirements

The hibiscus tree prefers well-drained, acidic soil with organic matter. To add acidity to the soil, you can purchase peat moss. Clay soil can cause water to accumulate near the root system.

The best time for planting plants is in late April or early May.

Growth promotion

Culture needs a lot nutrients. There are several ways to activate the development of the Chinese rose.

One option is to fertilize in early spring. To do this, apply a layer of compost around the base of the plant. Or apply a water soluble granular fertilizer near the planting site.

You need to carefully follow the instructions. Excessive use of phosphorus will lead to the death of hibiscus.

Capacity options

To choose the right container, you should pay attention to several nuances:

1. The size of the pot should be at least 25.4 cm in diameter.
2. The volume of the container is twice the size of an earthen coma.
3. The container has drainage holes.
4. The material is strong enough.
5. Confirmation of quality from the manufacturer with relevant certificates.

Exposure to diseases

Consequences of excessive soil moisture.

Cultivation provides for a constant fight against various pests and diseases. Some of them are not very serious. Others require immediate treatment to prevent destruction of leaves and flowers. The most common diseases are bronze and ring spot virus, brown rot. With severe lesions, the flower must be destroyed.

First of all, it is necessary to make a correct diagnosis, since fungicides and pesticides are effective against specific class or groups of fungal diseases and pests. Using the wrong chemical will lead to unnecessary costs and the likely death of the culture.

Carefully read the label on garden chemicals. You need to pay attention to the actual active ingredient, not just the brand name. You should carefully follow the recommendations - the degree of dilution indicated on the label. Too weak a solution will not be able to get rid of the problem, and too strong will harm the plants.

Chemicals in the form of soluble powders are safer for plants than emulsion concentrates. "Malathion", "Lannat" and other systemic insecticides are sometimes the cause of damage to the Chinese rose.

As a rule, plants that are grown in environmentally friendly conditions, properly pollinated and provided with moderate watering of the soil, are less susceptible to pests and diseases.

The most common pests - caterpillars - devour the leaves, sometimes destroying the entire green foliage of the plant. The inch worm damages buds, flowers and leaves. Grasshoppers consume a large amount of foliage.

It is necessary to immediately rid the hibiscus of pests, otherwise they can destroy the plant. You can collect them manually or with the help of special traps.

Aphids, mealybugs, beetles and mites damage the tissues of the plant, completely sucking out the vital juice. Mealybugs belong to the category dangerous pests. They secrete enzymes that attract ants and provide a suitable environment for soot fungus to thrive.

Spider mites are tiny insects, less than 0.5 mm long. One of the most common pests. They can be black, red or purple. A sign of infection is the appearance of small white spots on the leaves.

The defeat of the Chinese rose by pests.

Aphids - insects the size of a pinhead attack new shoots. As a result, the leaves curl and lose color. There are green, brownish and black insects. natural method pest control - ladybugs.

Whiteflies are difficult to spot. They are flat, round and transparent. In size - no more than a mosquito. Thrips are small, fast moving, yellow, winged insects. They leave silvery spots on the leaves and cause the buds to wilt.

For treatment, narrowly targeted insecticides should be used. Pests can be washed away under high water pressure in an open area.

Harm from hibiscus

Garden hibiscus generally does not cause skin irritation.

If the flowers have led to the appearance of dermatitis, the rash should be carefully examined. It may be a reaction to the material of the container. If there is an individual intolerance to the plant, rashes will appear wherever the Syrian rose has touched exposed skin.

For treatment, antihistamines should be taken and contact with the plant should be limited. If the rash gets bigger or you have trouble breathing, see your doctor. These could be signs of a severe allergic reaction.

Rash also occurs due to other reasons. Small, itchy blisters are indicative of insect bites. Dermatitis may be a reaction to the chemical used.

Reproduction of hibiscus at home

Hibiscus from seed

The plant can reproduce by natural fertilization, when pollen from male flowers falls on female flowers for fertilization. Transmission is carried out with the help of wind, birds, butterflies and bees. The large, colorful flowers are adapted to attract pollinators.

In room conditions, you can independently pollinate the culture. To do this, you need to choose the moment when both the male and female flowers bloom at the same time. Then transfer the pollen to the stamens. After flowering, pods will appear, which will subsequently ripen, dry and open. Scattered seeds will fall to the ground and, under favorable conditions, will germinate.

cuttings

If a broken stem falls to the ground, take a branch and plant it in open ground or a container. In addition, you can independently choose a healthy branch and carefully cut it for further planting. Before the roots germinate, it is necessary to evenly moisten the soil.

Propagation by cuttings in a container.

Reproduction by layering

Very large representatives of the culture have long branches that can practically touch the ground. To grow a new flower, you can dig in a bent stem, provided that moist soil is regularly provided. Use a small stone to secure. After rooting, it is necessary to remove the fixative and transplant the newly formed plant to the chosen place.

hybrids

Some plants will not produce seeds because the flowers are pollinated unsuccessfully. Many hybrid varieties fail to propagate naturally as a result of breeding programs that increase vegetative growth and eliminate reproductive ability.

There are patents for some varieties. The spread of culture is strictly prohibited. Elite horticultural dealers have licenses that allow them to display bred plants for sale.

Why does the Chinese rose not bloom

One of the main reasons for the lack of inflorescences is the defeat of thrips. Gall midge larvae cause the formed inflorescences to fall off. For treatment, yellow buds should be removed and the culture should be treated with insecticides. In addition to insecticidal sprays, yellow sticky traps should be placed to help trap and eliminate insects.

Flowering problems can be caused by a number of other reasons:

• nutrient deficiency;
• unsuitable environmental conditions;
• overfeeding.

Buying a flower - what to look for

You can buy garden hibiscus in the form of seeds, seedlings or perennials in a large container. The choice of flower should be taken seriously. You must first visit exhibitions, get acquainted with the information at various garden forums. Large garden representations guarantee the quality and varietal characteristics of their planting material.

Hibiscus in the form of a stem tree.

Garden hibiscus in the form of a seedling can be purchased for 300 rubles. Houseplant in a container three years of age estimated at 690 rubles. A mixture in the form of seeds is sold at an average price of 67 rubles per pack.

Syrian hibiscus, or as it is also called, garden - unpretentious and at the same time attractive plant belonging to the mallow family.

Despite the fact that the plant is tropical, with proper care for garden hibiscus, it takes root well in our climatic conditions.

For the winter, the plant is covered like garden roses, or dug up and moved to the basement or house, where it can even continue to bloom.

plant varieties

In addition to garden hibiscus, there are more than 200 species in the world. this plant, the main of which are:

1. Hibiscus trifoliate, the flowers of which have a light yellow tint and bloom only for 3-4 hours a day. An adult plant reaches a height of about 80 cm, the flowering time of which is 1 month;
2. dissected-petal Hibiscus got its name from the shape of its leaves. The size of the flower in diameter reaches 8 mm, the color can be different - from orange or red, to a mixed shade. Blooms from May to November;
3. Hibiscus Drumonda, which has three-segmented leaves dissected along the edges, reaching a length of 5 cm. Flowers can be purple or pink.

Because of its thermophilicity, only the Syrian hibiscus has taken root in a temperate climate, the shrubs of which can be seen both in the garden and on the terrace or balcony of those who like to decorate their site.

The main features of the shrub

Flowers this shrub are huge, their diameter varies within 12 cm. The color scheme can be very diverse, the most common are plants with buds of white, red or purple.

The shrub does not bloom immediately, you will have to wait 3-4 years after planting, since it is characterized by slow growth.

A feature of this species is the flowering period of one bud. It is only one day. During the day, the bud manages to bloom, please the owners with its unsurpassedness, wither and fall. In its place, literally the next day, a new flower appears.

In summer, a tree is never empty, it blooms for a whole season: starting in June and ending in early September.

In height, the shrub can grow up to 3 meters, in width - up to 1.5. These sizes can be achieved with proper care. The increase in branching is achieved by cutting the stems, which must be done at the end of winter.

The average lifespan of a Syrian hibiscus is 20 years.

Plant cultivation and proper care

When choosing a place for planting and subsequent cultivation of garden hibiscus, do not forget that this is a heat-loving southern plant that prefers a sunny place.

Do not place it in the shade, so as not to disturb the abundant and long-term flowering of the shrub.

Planting cuttings or seeds is carried out in the spring, when the ground thaws, the ambient temperature rises and there is no chance of frost.

The soil should be rich in humus, permeable and fertile, as well as for growing roses. Therefore, if you plant hibiscus in their environment, you can create a garden filled with beautiful and well-matched flowers.

In order not to disturb the flowering process and prevent the plant from drying out, it is worth maintaining soil moisture. And since drought occurs in most regions in summer, it is necessary to constantly water the shrub as the earth dries up, avoiding a strong bay.

To increase the number of shoots on which flower buds are formed, as well as to give a decorative look to the bush, pruning at the end of winter.

The video shows how to properly plant hibiscus garden and further care behind him.

Rules and features of reproduction

Propagation of garden hibiscus is possible both by cuttings and seeds.

Using a cutting

The simplest method of breeding this plant, since by the onset of cold weather it will have time to take root well and grow a little, which, with proper shelter for the winter, helps to endure the cold painlessly.

The cutting must have several internodes, the cut point must be treated with a growth stimulator, placed in water and wait until it takes root.

This usually happens within two weeks. After waiting for the roots to appear, a landing is carried out in the prepared soil to a depth of no more than 10 cm.

In the photo, propagation of garden hibiscus by cuttings

The recommended composition of the soil is a mixture of peat and sand in equal amounts.. To facilitate the rooting process of the cuttings, greenhouse conditions are created: the plant is covered with a transparent jar or polyethylene.

Hibiscus should finally take root within 20-30 days, during which it is required to maintain the ambient temperature within 23–25 degrees and constantly water, preventing the earth from drying out. After rooting, the young plant can be planted in the garden or other prepared area.

Seed use

Initially, they must be soaked for 10 hours in a solution of epin, which is a growth stimulator. Landing is carried out from January to March.

To do this, pour into the vessel soil mix containing an equal proportion of sand and peat. For the fastest germination of seeds, it will be necessary not only to maintain a high temperature in the room (not lower than 25 degrees), but also the presence of lower soil heating. Seedlings will need to be aired and sprayed periodically.

When the first leaves appear on young shoots, they are seated in separate containers. After the onset of heat, you can plant the plant in an open area.

Without transplantation and care, garden hibiscus can grow and develop normally in one place for about twenty years. But if, nevertheless, there was a need to change his place of residence, then the transplant rules are standard.

Like any other plant, Syrian hibiscus should be repotted in the spring. First of all, it is worth updating the plant by cutting off the branches and removing the dried ones.

After watering the bush, which will prevent damage to the roots, it is dug up and planted in a prepared place. In order for the plant to take well, it is necessary to prevent the soil from drying out by watering the soil abundantly.

Obstacles that a gardener may face

Unfortunately, the plant can be subject to various diseases and pest attacks.

The most common hibiscus disease is chlorosis, a sign of which is the yellowing of the shoots and foliage.

There are two types of chlorosis:

1. Infectious which can be caused by viruses, fungi and other microorganisms. Carriers are sucking pests (aphids, thrips, spider mites). As a preventive measure and a return to normal existence, it is necessary to fertilize, transplant plants, spray with water to get rid of dust and other contaminants;
2. non-infectious, main reason which is a violation of the irrigation regime, plant shading. It is necessary to transplant the plant in a sunny place and constantly maintain soil moisture.

When transplanting a plant from a pot that was constantly in the shade to an open area, the leaves can get sunburn, which is evidenced by the appearance of white spots.

This is not a big threat, over time the plant will get used to the sun, new leaves will already develop normally.

To avoid getting sunburn, initially you need to take the plant outside in a pot for a couple of hours, constantly increasing the time it stays in the sun.

Leaf wilting indicates a lack of moisture, their fall indicates an excess of calcium in the water, leading to a decrease in the ability to assimilate nitrogen and iron. The way out of this situation is to apply fertilizers containing the missing elements.

Hibiscus can be attacked by a spider mite that lives under the leaves. The first sign is yellowing of the foliage.

To combat insects, a soapy solution is used, which is evenly and thoroughly sprayed over the entire bush. If necessary, the procedure is repeated.

Another common pest is the aphid, usually attacking still immature plants. To combat it, special preparations are bought to treat the plant.

It can be concluded that garden hibiscus - unpretentious plant, cultivation, reproduction and care of which will not take much time, as a reward, the gardener will receive a magnificent bush that will bloom and delight its owners all summer.

Hibiscus is a beautiful plant with lush flowers, it comes from South-East Asia. This relative of the mallow is grown both indoors and a flower garden is bred in the garden. This plant loves heat very much, which means that it is not very suitable for our climate. The only exception can be garden hibiscus. Today we will talk about the features of its cultivation in open ground: planting, propagation (by cuttings), care, etc., as well as the main varieties (photo attached).

Hibiscus: main varieties and varieties

Hibiscus is a flowering tropical plant that belongs to the Malvaceae family. Outwardly, it may look like a tree, woody shrub, or herbaceous plant. Hibiscus leaves are most often egg-shaped with pointed edges. The flowers of the plant are funnel-shaped, big size, with five or more petals. Their shade is incredibly diverse: white, pink, yellow, purple and many others.

There are three main varieties of hibiscus:

• Syrian (garden) is the only variety of hibiscus that grows well in the garden. The flowers of this plant have juicy green foliage and flowers. various shades. This species grows rather slowly and begins to bloom only by 3-4 years of its life.

Syrian (garden) hibiscus

• Trifoliate. This plant reaches almost a meter in height. It has lush leaves in the form of petioles and small flowers pale yellow, which bloom for quite a long time - for 30 days and bloom for several hours a day.

ternary hibiscus

• Dissected. This type of hibiscus blooms from late spring to late autumn. It has medium-sized flowers with strongly dissected petals of a bright red or orange hue.

dissected hibiscus

• Hibiscus Drummond. It has a strong, straight, highly branched stem with 5-centimeter leaves dissected along the edge. It blooms with five-petalled flowers of an unusual color: pink with a black center.

Hibiscus Drummonda

To date, there are more than 200 species of hibiscus (photos can be found on the Internet) and almost all of them grow in a tropical climate, respectively. climatic conditions our region for them are very extreme. However, if certain measures are taken to protect the plant from the cold in winter, then it will survive it perfectly. If your region has warm and almost snowless winters, then you can grow luxurious hibiscus in your garden with a 100% guarantee.

Hibiscus - the plant is quite unpretentious in care and at the same time it is excellent. decorative element for any garden.

Advice. If you are planning to buy hibiscus for growing in your backyard, then you should know that there are two types of hibiscus depending on the type of flower: double and non-double. The former are more resistant to cold.

Planting a plant in open ground

For planting hibiscus, be sure to choose a well-lit and sheltered place from the winds. It is not particularly demanding on the soil - the main thing is that it be nutritious and light, so that water can freely penetrate to a sufficient depth (almost the same as for planting roses).

Landing in the ground should be carried out in the spring, when the soil warms up to a sufficient depth. If you choose tree variety hibiscus, it is necessary to prepare a hole for planting it twice as deep as the root system of the seedlings. The bottom layer (drainage) should consist of broken bricks and be 15 cm thick, the next (10 cm) should consist of sand, then a compost layer (the same depth as the brick) and the last one again sandy, 15 cm deep.

Avoid thickening hibiscus plantings

We fill the pit with a mixture of the following components: soil (from the pit), peat and sand. Everything should be prepared in a ratio of 2:4:1. So, we place the cutting in the hole so that the neck of the root is only a small part of its height underground, and then we fill it with the soil mixture prepared in advance.

After the hibiscus is planted, it must be planted up so that a hole forms around it. Fill it with enough water - it must be absorbed and only then fill the hole with earth. Smooth it out carefully.

Advice. If you have a need (or desire) to plant a hibiscus not in the prescribed period, but in the fall, then do not forget, in addition to the above actions, to mulch the soil around the stem of the seedling and be sure to tie it with spruce branches.

Hibiscus Care

Caring for the plant is quite simple and does not require much effort. Most importantly, hibiscus care activities must be timely, correct and of high quality. But first things first.

Watering and pruning the plant

The soil around the hibiscus should always be loose - be sure to keep an eye on this. In addition, the growth of the plant is negatively affected by its excessive accuracy, so the hibiscus must be thinned out periodically.

To keep the hibiscus from drying out, it needs generous watering, especially during the hot season. The ground under the plant needs to be watered quite abundantly, but only when it is completely dry, not earlier (that is, 2-3 times a week). In a particularly dry period, watering should be daily.

Hibiscus need to be fed throughout the growing season

Hibiscus pruning is an optional but highly desirable procedure, as it allows you to create a plant of the desired shape, or is used for hygienic purposes. To give the hibiscus the shape of a beautiful well-groomed tree, you will need a lot of strength and patience. If the plant is young, then the branches should be shortened to the level of 2-3 buds, without touching the trunk. In the following years of life, hibiscus is cut in winter (at the end of February) to a pair of buds - lateral shoots and 5-6 buds - on the trunk.

For hygienic purposes, pruning is carried out in early spring. Any damaged, weak or underdeveloped shoots are completely removed, and the branches left over from the previous year are shortened by 30%. This will create stimulation for the growth of new kidneys.

Advice. If you want to grow a very lush hibiscus with big amount flowers, you need to cut it as short as possible in order to grow a large number of new shoots.

Plant propagation by cuttings

Propagation of hibiscus is also a fairly simple process. Concerning garden view, then it propagates mainly by seeds or cuttings. The second option is the most common - we will consider it.

Reproduction is carried out in the summer: the cuttings are cut with a pair of internodes, the bottom is smeared with special growth stimulants. The cuttings are planted in a greenhouse with a pre-prepared peat substrate. Be sure to warm up from below. Usually, hibiscus sprouts the first roots within 25-30 days, then the sprouted cuttings are transplanted into pots filled with earth with turf and leaves, as well as sand and peat (all in the same proportions).

Young plants need regular watering, and new shoots should be pinched back periodically to form a bushy appearance. Once the plant reaches desired type, can be transplanted into open ground.

Fertilizer and feeding hibiscus

In the summer period until the beginning of September, when the vegetation enters the active phase, it is necessary to start actively feeding the plant with a large amount of phosphorus and nitrogen fertilizers (every 10-14 days). Closer to autumn, in preparation for wintering, phosphate fertilizers need to be slightly diversified with potash top dressing.

Almost always, hibiscus bloom lasts only one day, but with quality care, a new flower will grow to replace a wilted flower. So don't forget to follow this process.

Wintering after flowering

Since the article is about growing garden hibiscus, keep in mind that it is rather “tender”, so it will need additional protection from the cold, especially if it is grown in the middle lane, for example, in the Moscow region.

So, if you do not want to transplant hibiscus for the winter to another place, then the plant will need a protective shell to winter in the garden. It is quite easy to build it: make small frames around the bushes, on which you can stretch the agrotex, etc. This should be done in late autumn-early winter, when the first frosts begin. If in the area where you live, the air temperature does not fall below -15 degrees, then the measures taken will be enough.

For more reliable protection, you can use the old proven method - a spruce hut. Cover the hibiscus with spruce branches in several layers (do not forget to tie the bush and put a light bag on it).

Caution: diseases and pests

Hibiscus is a plant that is very resistant to various pests and diseases. But if during the hot period it experiences a lack of moisture, then it can be attacked by insatiable whiteflies, aphids, and poutine mites. To eliminate the spread of these pests, use insecticides (the interval between treatments should be about a week).

Most often, hibiscus affects such a disease as chlorosis - the leaves located below begin to fall off, and yellow ones grow to replace them. The reason is the lack of iron and nitrogen. Control method: adding iron to the water for irrigation, and nitrogen fertilizers to the soil (in the spring).

If the hibiscus did not bloom at the right time, despite the fact that it grows in an ideal place for it and receives proper care, this can only mean one thing - the plant does not receive enough boron and phosphorus. Just apply fertilizer in sufficient quantity and, most importantly, on time, then everything will be fine.

Hibiscus in landscape design

The combination of hibiscus with other plants

There is an excellent combination of hibiscus with almost any variety of roses. In addition, outwardly they will make a luxurious tandem. If you live in a fairly warm region, then plant a few lavender bushes next to the hibiscus - this will not only add aesthetic appeal to the garden, but also protect the hibiscus from various pests.

Our article is coming to an end. We have introduced you to the features of growing garden hibiscus in the open field. Follow the tips provided in the material, and you can create a luxurious flower garden. Good luck!

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Garden hibiscus, care and reproduction - a welcome guest from the tropics

Garden hibiscus, whose care and reproduction do not differ in significant features, grows well in most areas. But you need to know how to prune and form a crown, how to properly prepare young plants for winter, how to feed them, which variety to choose - tree or bush, and other subtleties in order to get beautiful and abundant flowering. We will tell you how a handsome man winters and how to care for him.

Garden hibiscus - types and varieties

One of the popular plants that attract attention with its brightness and attractiveness is hibiscus. Despite its tropical origin, it is surprisingly undemanding and able to tolerate fairly low temperatures.

As a rule, the garden species does not grow more than 2 meters and blooms with the onset of July, ending with the first frost. There are several hundred species of plants that differ in shape and size, as well as shades of flowers and their size. These are herbaceous species, shrubs or ornamental trees. Of particular interest is a tree with a formed flowering crown.

Among the most popular varieties are:

• Woodbridge - having single ruby ​​​​red inflorescences;
• Oiseau Bleu - distinguished by blue flowers that have a purple hue, the diameter of which often reaches 14 cm;
• Ardens - striking with terry inflorescences;
• Lady Stanley - a bit like a carnation.

Low-growing shrubs are usually used in a mixed type of borders. A tree-like variety is often used in solitary stem plantings, having competently beaten a number of plants that have flowers with different shade. Different kinds often used as borders or flower beds.

Care for beautiful flowering

It is quite possible to grow hibiscus familiar to the tropics by placing it in conditions unusual for it. But you should follow certain recommendations:

Hibiscus in the garden - pictured

1. Place to land.Tropical visitor prefers bright places for planting. But, it is necessary to ensure protection from direct sunlight and gusts of wind;
2. Watering. The plant is shown rain or river water (settled). Maintain moderate soil moisture, watering as it dries. In hot and dry summers, daily watering should be followed;
3. top dressing. Feed with organic matter every 2 weeks. To prepare fertilizer, you need ½ bucket of manure with ½ tbsp. superphosphate and 1 tablespoon of ash. It is necessary to infuse the finished composition for 2 weeks, then use it for top dressing, first diluting it with water in a ratio of 1:10. In autumn, only potash fertilizers are shown, this can be a tincture of wood ash or ash (100 g per 10 liters of water).
4. Pest protection. To prevent the appearance of such a pest as a spider mite, washing the leaves with water will help. Spraying water with ashes will save you from aphids;
5. Getting ready for winter. In the northern regions, preparation for winter is a must. Tree and herbaceous species should be pruned and watered abundantly. This must be done before the first frost, after 2 or 3 days after pruning, hilling should be performed.
   The second half of October, in some regions even earlier, requires warming, which can be filling the plant with dry leaves or sawdust up to 15 cm high. You can additionally cover the culture in 2 main ways:

• bend the bush to the surface of the earth and cover it with material in the form of lutrasil or spunbond. A second layer of film (polyethylene) should be placed on top
• make a strong frame around the plant and wrap it with covering material in several layers. It is also useful to use spruce branches as a coating. Young bushes require especially careful sheltering.

It is also necessary to systematically trim the landings, performed in sanitary purposes. It should be carried out in early spring (before the onset of sap flow) with the removal of diseased shoots and old ones, as well as those growing inside the bush. Every 2 or 3 years, pruning is necessary to give the bush a certain shape - in young plant branches should be shortened to the level of 2 or 3 buds, without affecting the developed trunk. In the future, pruning should be carried out at the end of the winter period. In this case, 1 or 2 buds should be left on the branches and 5 or 6 on the trunk.

Garden hibiscus - propagation by cuttings and seeds

Hibiscus garden accepted to propagate different ways, the most popular of which are listed below:

1. Cuttings. Held in spring time before the hibiscus begins to bloom. Cut shoots (lignified) can act as cuttings. Cuttings should be cut and then placed in water. After the roots appear, the cuttings should be placed in pots, and after the growth of new shoots and the formation of bushes - in open ground conditions
2. Seeds. A pet whose reproduction is carried out by means of seeds will bloom no earlier than after 3 or 4 years. Seeds should be sown from January to March. Before planting, it is recommended to keep the seeds in, and then place them in the soil mixture (sand plus peat). The container must be placed in a warm place with a temperature of up to +27 ° C, covered with glass for better germination. It is necessary to periodically carry out ventilation. Dive of young seedlings should be carried out after the appearance of the first leaves. By mid-May, young seedlings should be planted in the ground.

Garden hibiscus, the care and reproduction of which does not cause any particular difficulties, blooms incredibly beautifully and for a long time. It is highly valued for its beauty and rich color, as well as the ease of care. Even beginner flower growers will not have problems, but only with full observance of all stages of cultivation and care. In general, it will be enough to regularly pay close attention to your pet so that he pleases with his beauty for a long time.

The tropics gave a lot of plants for cultural farming. Among them, garden hibiscus, its care and reproduction will not cause difficulties even in the middle lane. Among the many garden varieties, the most unpretentious is the Syrian hibiscus. It tolerates low temperatures and moves further north.

Hibiscus garden plant and its varieties

Total in natural conditions there are 200 varieties of hibiscus, and through the efforts of breeders, their number has increased to 500. All cultivated species are divided according to the form of development:

• herbaceous varieties;
• treelike;
• shrubby.

Growing and caring for garden hibiscus is a fun activity. In landscape design, all types of plants occupy special niches. Herbaceous varieties winter well under cover and give beautiful curtains that mask outbuildings.

Planting and caring for a garden hibiscus - photo - shrub, allows you to get a hedge and various compositions by formation. It is especially easy to work with unpretentious Syrian hibiscus. Shrubs became the most common in the mild climate of the middle zone. It is easier to cover for winter preservation.

Agrotechnics of hibiscus

To grow garden hibiscus in an unusual climate, care and reproduction must follow the recommendations of breeders. The main operations are:

• choose a planting site;
• water and feed;
• prepare for wintering.

Care includes the protection of plantings from pests, diseases and the creation of decorative forms.

In a bright sunny place and without a transplant, garden hibiscus can grow up to 20 years. The chosen place should be protected from wind and scorching sunlight. Planting a plant from a container or transplanting should be done in the spring, when the plant is full of vitality. Well-developed plants are planted with seedlings. Basically, bushes that overwintered in a warm container are transplanted.

Proper rooting of hibiscus

The strong root system of the plant consists of a central rod with processes. A hibiscus does not need a transplant if it receives enough nutrition. Therefore, the landing pit is prepared in advance. It is dug out with a margin so that the roots have a place to develop at first in loose earth. The nutritional composition is laid down:

• sod land - 2 parts;
• leaf land - 2 parts;
• ripe humus - 1 part;
• coarse sand - 1 part.

Pour out half a bucket of water. Roots are arranged on the pillow, without damage, with the expectation that the upper tier will be at surface level. Only light roots work on the plant, the old ones take nutrients for themselves.

Gently pour and compact the earth, and from above the new plant is spudded and watered so that the earth between the roots is compacted. In the photo, planting and subsequent care for hibiscus tree.

If the plant needs to be transplanted to a new place, then best time spring before flowering. At the same time, the upper roots are removed, and the tree is moved to a new place without destroying the earthen coma. For the plant to be able to feed upper part, before transplanting, crown pruning is done.

Important in the cultivation and care of garden hibiscus is regular fertilizing with phosphorus-potassium fertilizers. Phosphorus activates flowering, and potassium improves the winter hardiness of the plant. Juice with a high content of potassium salts does not like aphids - the main pest of the plant.

Formation of an ornamental plant

In some areas with cold winters, garden hibiscus is grown as a tub plant. If you grow three plants with different colors in one container, then by intertwining the trunks in the process of growth, you can get a multi-color composition with a common trunk, as in the photo of a garden tree hibiscus.

In the spring, with the advent of new stems, old dry branches are removed. Pruning is necessary, only young branches bloom. Therefore, remove extra branches before the start of sap flow in the spring. Old branches are cut out, the last year's shoots are shortened by a quarter. Bushes can be given the desired shape by systematic pruning. There are several types of pruning:

• stimulating, early spring;
• thinning, removal of dried, weakened shoots;
• corrective;
• autumn, after the cessation of flowering;
• for survival when a minimum of ground mass is left.

Watering and spraying hibiscus

Water for irrigation needs rainwater or settled river water with low hardness. Watering the plant requires moderate, depending on the drying of the topsoil. If it's hot outside, watering can be daily. Leaves need to be washed from dust and thereby prevent the appearance of spider mites. If the color begins to massively fall off, there is not enough moisture. Chlorosis warns of watering with chlorine or iron. There is no violation if a beautiful flower falls off in a day. It should be replaced by another. The danger signal is the massive fall of flowers and unopened buds. And most often the cause of garden hibiscus disease is not proper watering.

To save the plant from aphids, you need to spray it with water with ashes from cigars or cigarettes. Aphids do not tolerate the smell of lavender growing next to hibiscus. Therefore, measures should be taken in advance so that the tender hibiscus leaves are not interested in the insect.

Preparing for wintering is a crucial stage

Garden tree hibiscus sheds leaves for the winter. In the middle lane, it grows no higher than two meters. Hibiscus blooms from July until the first frost. Frost-resistant varieties are those that do not freeze out during the southern mild winter. In the middle lane, tropical plants need shelter. For cultivation here, varieties with simple non-double flowers should be used.

The plant is watered abundantly in winter, after the top layer dries, they are piled high, but sand is added to the ground by a third. When stable frosty weather sets in, the plant is covered with shavings, sawdust, dry foliage - loose bedding about 15 cm high.

The twigs, as far as possible, bend down to the ground, cover themselves with a dense nonwoven fabric in several rows. A frame is constructed on top, on which insulating materials and coniferous spruce branches are subsequently thrown. The photo shows how garden hibiscus hibernates in the garden.

In temperate latitudes, treelike hibiscus can only overwinter with insulated roots, but prepare a frame for salvation in extreme conditions necessary. In areas with a continental climate, garden hibiscus is guaranteed to be stored in cellars by digging a plant with big ball earth.

Herbaceous hibiscus will overwinter if it is insulated after the ground part dies off.

Reproduction of garden hibiscus

Hibiscus propagates easily by cuttings and seeds. Both methods are used, but cuttings give a decorative bush faster. The seed method allows you to get an adult flowering plant after 3 years.

For cuttings, lignified cut shoots are suitable, which give a panicle of roots in water. The best of the cuttings can be planted in pots and planted after winter on permanent place. You can root cuttings in the substrate. But a strong bush that has grown stronger over the summer, ready for wintering, is obtained from an overwintered and grown seedling.

Hibiscus care video

Hibiscus is a tree, shrub or herbaceous plant from the Malvaceae family. There are about 200 of its varieties, and therefore the cultivation of garden hibiscus is a very exciting activity for flower growers around the world. One of the species (Sudanese rose) is used to make Hibiscus tea. Okra, okra - edible hibiscus, its cultivation is possible on garden plot or on the balcony. Popular indoor flower – Chinese hibiscus- grows in open ground in countries with a warm climate. In our latitudes, it is suitable only for container gardening: flowers are taken outside in the summer and brought back when it gets colder. At home, hibiscus tree, or Syrian, is also grown - a deciduous shrub that has a pronounced dormant period and requires certain wintering conditions.

Garden types of hibiscus

Growing garden hibiscus on the site and caring for it is not a hassle, this plant allows you to decorate a shady corner with large, bright colors. Breeders have bred several varieties that can be planted in central Russia, but they require winter shelter or excavation from the ground. There are frost-resistant species, but they are rarely found on sale.

For regions with temperate climate suitable hibiscus:

• trifoliate,
• Syrian,
• marsh,
• grassy,
• garden.

Syrian and garden hibiscus are often confused, because for the first there is another name - tree-like. IN southern countries he received the nickname - "flower of love." Usually it is a shrub about 1.5-2 meters in height, completely covered with large simple or double flowers, similar to mallow. The classic colors are white and lilac, but now others have also been bred: pink, red, blue. Swamp hibiscus, or okra, okra, is very ornamental shrub with large flowers, usually pink or red. It is frost-resistant, tolerates temperatures down to -30 ° C.

Herbaceous hibiscus grows up to 3 meters in height - it is a frost-resistant shrub that blooms from August to September. Its stems are massive, erect, with large leaves resembling sunflower leaves. Flowers can be white, light pink or red. Growing and caring for it is very simple. The plant is sun-loving, undemanding to the composition of the soil, therefore it is popular among flower growers. For the winter, it is cut off at the root, and in the spring it grows back. There are more than 1000 hybrids of herbaceous hibiscus. annual plant with small light yellow flowers that open in the morning for several hours.

garden hibiscus- a hybrid herbaceous perennial, resulting from the crossing of 3 species: red, pink and holly. Is different decorative foliage and large spectacular flowers, the size of which can reach 40 cm. Care is simple.


There are several hybrids.

• Youth is a plant with light green leaves and purple flowers resembling a tulip shape.
• Late - shrub with oval leaves and crimson bell-shaped flowers, grows up to 1 m.
• Pale pink - a plant up to 2 meters high, yellowish foliage, bright pink flowers, tulip-shaped.
• Pink-porcelain - a medium-sized bush up to 1.5 m high, flowers are large, pink, with a white throat, in the form of bells. Bright green succulent leaves on long petioles.

Dissected Petal Hibiscus

Hibiscus for container gardening

The following species are used as tub culture on the site.

1. Dissected-petal hibiscus (Schizopetalus) - the petals of the flowers of this species are strongly dissected and bent back. Outwardly, it resembles a domesticated Chinese. Flowering lasts from spring to autumn.
2. Chinese hibiscus is a shrub with flowers of various sizes and shades. Commonly cultivated as houseplant, but for the summer it can be taken out into the garden. Caring for a tubular flower consists in abundant watering and top dressing.

Growing these plants is not difficult, but there are some rules that must be followed in order for hibiscus to grow healthy and strong.

Garden Hibiscus Care

Landing is carried out on a site with nutritious and breathable soil, in a place protected from winds and bright sun. Shrubs are planted in the spring, then by autumn the young plants will have time to take root. Growing garden hibiscus outdoors will require a deep landing pit, which must be filled with a thick layer of drainage - at least 15 cm - with sand and rotted compost. Garden soil mixed with sand and peat is laid out on this mixture.

The plants are placed in the hole so that root collar leveled with the soil, it is not necessary to deepen it - this can lead to decay. Then sprinkled with soil and watered abundantly. Planting and care before the winter period should be accompanied by soil mulching. Additionally, it is better to insulate the seedlings with spruce branches.

Further care for garden hibiscus consists in abundant watering, regular loosening of the soil, pruning and top dressing. It is necessary to water the shrub as the soil dries out with warm, settled water; on hot days, more liquid will be required. Some types of hibiscus with a lack of moisture lower their leaves. It is advisable to feed the shrub in the spring-summer period once every 2 weeks with a phosphorus-containing fertilizer.

Loosening the soil improves aeration, allows the root system to breathe. It is better to prune garden and tree hibiscus in spring or early summer - this has a positive effect on flowering, facilitates care and helps to give the tree a beautiful shape. It is important to properly prepare young trees for the dormant period: before the onset of frost, the garden hibiscus is cut and watered abundantly, after which the soil around is mulched using dry foliage and sawdust. Young plants are wrapped or bent to the ground. For shelter, a frame and a special material, such as agrotex, are used.

pruning hibiscus

Spring plant care consists in pruning branches. This is a necessary procedure for both indoor and garden species. It is produced after a dormant period, when the bush has not yet had time to start growing. Proper shortening of the shoots has a positive effect on flowering, improves branching and appearance shrub.

In some species, flower buds are laid only at the ends of new shoots, therefore, without pruning, the plant may stop blooming. Tree and garden hibiscus is well formed, you can give it any shape, for example, turning it into clearstem tree. The cuttings obtained during pruning are used for plant propagation.

You should not get rid of the hibiscus rhizome in early spring - these plants wake up late, and it is better to wait a while than to uproot a still living bush.

Propagation of hibiscus cuttings

Garden and tree hibiscus reproduces very simply: by seeds, cuttings, grafting. Cuttings begin in the summer, before flowering. To do this, shoots with several internodes are cut from the bush, the ends are powdered with a root formation stimulator and planted in a greenhouse with peat soil. Rooting lasts about a month, when the shoots start to grow, they are transplanted into pots with a nutrient substrate and grown there until a bush is formed. After that, it is possible to plant plants in open ground.

Young plants do not have the frost resistance of adults, so they need to be covered for the winter or dug up, transplanted into pots and stored until spring in the cellar or in the dark on a glazed balcony.

The water method is also suitable for grafting, but when using it, most of the leaves are removed from the shoot, leaving 3-4, large ones are cut by a third to reduce evaporation. An activated charcoal tablet is added to the water to prevent decay. Hibiscus cuttings usually propagate successfully.

How to propagate hibiscus seeds

Growing from seed is the easiest way to propagate these plants. Garden hibiscus, obtained in this way, blooms in the year of planting, and Syrian - only in the third year. It is better to start sowing in winter, from the end of January. Seeds need fresh, they do not need stratification. Planting is carried out in a mixture of peat and sand, before it, the seed must be soaked in a growth stimulator for a day.

Crops are watered and covered with a bag or placed in a greenhouse, placing it in a bright and warm place where the temperature is not lower than +25 ° C. Before the appearance of friendly shoots, care for seedlings consists in regular airing and spraying. Outdoor cultivation starts from the end of May, when the danger of frost has passed. Plants are planted in a permanent place, protected from drafts and the scorching sun.

Diseases and pests

The main pests of hibiscus are considered spider mites. They multiply rapidly in hot and dry conditions, covering the bush with white cobwebs. Yellow dots appear on the leaves, the buds do not open, but dry up and fall off. In case of severe damage, the plants must be treated with special preparations. There are also folk recipes for getting rid of this pest: spraying with infusion of garlic, a solution of essential oils (10 drops per 1 liter of water) and others. Bushes are sometimes affected by aphids. These are fairly large insects, visible to the naked eye. When they appear, insecticides are used.

Hibiscus can suffer from chlorosis, while the leaf plate turns yellow, only the central veins remain green. The disease most often occurs due to a lack of nutrients, especially iron. It is necessary to add additional organo-mineral fertilizers to the soil and spray iron chelate over the leaf. Lack of nutrition is also indicated by such signs as the lack of flowering, frequent yellowing and falling of leaves, and poor development of shoots. If the care of the plant is not correct, fungal diseases caused by excessive watering or low water temperatures may occur.

So, hibiscus - can be trees, bushes or herbs. They prefer a sunny location, abundant watering and fertilizing with phosphorus fertilizers. In central Russia, some frost-resistant varieties can be grown in open ground, but most species require shelter for the winter special material or pawpaw.

Perennial shrubs such as garden and tree hibiscus (Syrian) shed their foliage for the winter, but herbaceous species rarely retain the above-ground part, growing anew from the rhizome every spring. The main diseases are associated with care errors and malnutrition. Of the pests, mites and aphids are often affected. Plants are well propagated by seeds and cuttings.

Hibiscus is a fairly popular flower that can be grown not only in an apartment or office, but also in open ground. Some of the species, if properly cared for, can tolerate slight frosts.

Flower characteristics and description

These unusual garden flowers (lat. Hibiscus) serve as an original decoration for any backyard territory.

Also, with the direct participation of the petals, you can brew a fragrant and very healthy tea. Many people have tried a delicious drink called hibiscus, which is made from hibiscus flowers. In addition, the plant is not whimsical and does not require special care while possessing high decorative qualities.

In Hawaii, a type of tree-like hibiscus is common, which the locals call the flower of love or the flower of lovely women. During the holidays, local beauties use the unforgettable hibiscus flowers to decorate their hair, because an extensive palette of its colors can further emphasize their natural beauty.

Hibiscus first appeared in India and China. Thanks to their climate, this bush can develop perfectly, even despite the periodically hot periods. The only thing that is needed is proper watering, because the flower loves soil moisture very much. Also, there are no severe winters on the territory of these countries, which allows the bush to preserve shoots and roots. In order for the plant to survive on the territory of Ukraine, Belarus and Siberia, it is necessary to cover it with foliage or spruce branches. In the southern part of Ukraine, the temperature in winter does not fall below -10 ° C, therefore it is able to endure the winter without any shelters.

Varieties and varieties

Hibiscus is a plant that blooms with outlandish and bewitching flowers with its graceful beauty. It can grow not only on the windowsill in the apartment, but also on the garden plot. The specimen grown in the garden belongs to the Malvus group. In nature, you can find about 250 varieties of this plant. All of them have a variety of shapes, sizes, colors and flower sizes.

Depending on the form, one can distinguish:

• Semi-shrub.
• Shrub view.
• Herbaceous varieties.
• decorative trees.

Hibiscus Syrian

It is also called the Syrian (Chinese) rose, ketmiya or garden hibiscus. This is the only type of plant that perfectly takes root in the garden. The bushes have a rich green tint, as well as inflorescences of a wide variety of colors. After planting, this species will grow slowly, and will begin to bloom only 3-4 years after planting.

Tree garden hibiscus cultivation and care

It will delight gardeners with its flowers for six months, but only the flowering of each flower lasts no more than one day. After some flowers have withered and fallen, new ones bloom in their place.. It begins to bloom by mid-summer and continues to produce new inflorescences until October.

Hibiscus tree

This specimen is a bush large sizes(about 2 meters), completely strewn the most beautiful flowers. The inflorescences are somewhat reminiscent of mallow flowers, the diameter of which can vary from 10 to 25 cm. A hybrid plant can be determined by the size of the flower or not. The average size of a flower of a garden species is considered to be a diameter of about 10-15 cm.

In countries with a temperate climate, it reaches up to 2.5 meters, while in natural conditions of life, the height of a tree-like specimen can reach up to 6 meters. And we get a hibiscus tree.

To reach abundant flowering the bush needs to be trimmed, it is carried out once every 2 years. In order to protect the plant from aphids, it is worth planting lavender next to it.

This variety suitable for growing in pots, but for this it is necessary to take into account some factors. The place chosen for the plant should be ideal for it, because if you decide to turn it or put it in another part of the garden, you can damage the fragile flower stalks. The chosen place should be well protected from drafts, as well as quite warm and well lit by the sun. In order to save decorative form hibiscus grown in a pot, it needs to be trimmed occasionally.

The most common varieties of the species:

• Hibiscus Syrian Duc de Brabant

white hibiscus

It is a shrub or a small tree, not exceeding 2-3 meters in height, and the circumference of the entire plant is not more than 1.7 m. It has large double flowers of a purple-red hue with red-burgundy or dark red petals in the center. Inflorescences do not exceed 10-12 cm. Suitable for growing this species. sunny areas, but breeding is also possible in slightly shaded places.

• Hibiscus Lavender Chiffon

An English cultivar called Lavender Chiffon has recently been bred. It can be distinguished from other species by semi-double or double inflorescences of a blue-pink hue with a bright red central part.

It is a small deciduous shrub or tree. the average size which does not exceed 3 meters. At the same time, the circumference of the entire bush is about 1.7 m. It can grow both in sunny and slightly shaded areas.

• Diana

pink hibiscus

Shrub plant, whose height is about 2 m. It is characterized by 12 cm white flowers, slightly wavy along the edges.

• Vyelith Ilar Double

Vigorous plant with straight shoots, having double or semi-double violet-blue flowers with small red specks in the middle.

• Pink Giant

A shrub with solitary pink flowers, endowed with purple spots on the bases of the petals.

• Corneus Plenus

Shrub with flexible trunks. It has terry fawn - pink flowers, the central part of which is endowed with a crimson spot.

Tripartite

The height of this species reaches almost 1 meter. It has lush petiolate leaves and medium flowers of a light yellow hue. Flowering lasts quite a long time and lasts for 30 days. are blooming just a few hours a day.

dissected-petal

This species begins to bloom its beautiful flowers in late spring and continues to delight the gardener until late autumn.

Its flowers are painted in rich red or orange shades. The size of the flowers is medium, and the petals are slightly wrapped due to the strong dissection. A very unusual and exotic type of blooming hibiscus attracts everyone's attention.

The most famous variety is the Drummond hibiscus. It is characterized by a straight strongly branched stem, endowed with leaves with a dissected edge, reaching 5 cm. The flowers have 5 pink petals with a black central part.

Herbaceous hibiscus planting and care

It has many straight trunks, the number of which increases every year. The foliage of this species resembles sunflower leaves. As a rule, inflorescences are white, raspberry or pink. Does not like shade, preferring well-lit areas.

red hibiscus

This species differs from the rest in that it blooms for quite a long time, from early August to September. They have inflorescences that are several times larger than those of the tree variety. Also a significant advantage of this plant is its frost resistance.

The size reaches about 3 m, so it should be planted in the center of the garden property or on its remote rear segment.

This variety requires regular watering, especially at the time of its planting and initial cultivation. When flowering comes to an end, watering the plant should be slightly reduced. Every year, namely in the fall, the bushes must be completely cut to the ground.

When caring for a herbaceous variety, do not forget to consider that the root system is a potato, damage to which will kill the plant. This is the reason why in winter the place where the hibiscus grew should be marked with a sign, which will avoid digging and damaging the root system.

Terry

Terry hibiscus

China is the birthplace of terry or changeable hibiscus.

This is a deciduous shrub plant, whose height is approximately 3 m. It has a straight trunk with a slightly sharp end.

It has light flowers, which can sometimes be a little pinkish or purple - lilac. There are both terry and ordinary inflorescences about 10 cm in diameter. The number of elegant flowers can sometimes exceed the number of leaves on the branches and almost completely cover the shrub.

Pruning this variety is necessary only if dry branches appear on the bush.

Swamp or perennial

You can grow this variety both in the garden and in the house. It has a bright unusual flowering, which in its beauty surpasses even floribunda roses. It produces large inflorescences of a pink hue, smoothly turning into red, covered with black dots at the base. Endowed with olive smooth leaves. Able to withstand frosts down to -30°C.

Hibiscus street, which one to choose?

The most popular are garden frost-resistant and herbaceous varieties of hibiscus. The fact is that they practically do not require any special care. Tree hibiscus includes many species of plants that have funnel-shaped terry or regular inflorescences that look not only original and unusual, but also exotically promising.

Before choosing one of the many species, it is worth considering that the location of the plant on the plot will come from your choice. If you decide to stick to a low-growing variety, it will look great in mixed borders. Herbaceous most suitable places, next to which there are ground cover roses or ground cover hydrangea and other decorative leafy plants.

How to properly care for and propagate garden hibiscus

Caring for a plant is simple and the only rule that must be observed is the timely conduct of all necessary procedures, which will now be discussed.

Hibiscus should be planted in the spring. Do not worry and be upset if you purchased a plant in the fall. In order for it to survive mild frosts, it must be well covered. To begin with, it is worthwhile to thoroughly mulch it and spud with foliage.

Be sure to tie the bushes with spruce branches and burlap in at least three layers. Also suitable for saving plants from frost air dry shelter used to cover clematis, wisteria or roses.

Lighting

All varieties of the flower of love are very fond of the sun, so in regions where harsh winters prevail, they will need good lighting. Planting should be done in well-lit sunny areas, where there is no wind and draft that can harm it in early spring. If you are growing hibiscus in pots, you must remember that during flowering they should not be moved. Even small turns can harm a flowering bush.

Planting bushes in open ground

The only thing to consider when choosing a landing area is that Hibiscus prefers soft nutrient soil, capable of passing moisture to the depth necessary for the plant.

It is necessary to plant a plant in the ground in the spring, when the earth is warm enough. For tree-like varieties, it is necessary to prepare a hole in advance, the size of which is 2 times the root system of the plant.

The hole must be

1. drainage layer, which includes broken brick laid out with a thickness of 15 cm,
2. 10 cm layer of sand,
3. compost layer corresponding to drainage
4. 15 cm sand layer.

Garden hibiscus video description of varieties:

Watering

In no case do not forget to water the hibiscus, as it loves regularity. But at the same time, one should not overdo it, because if you flood the plant too much, this will lead to rotting of the root system, and in the future to possible death.

Methods for organizing proper watering:

• In order to be sure that the bush needs watering, check if the soil around it has dried out.
• As a rule, the plant requires watering about 2-3 times a week.
• In countries with arid climates and hot summers, hibiscus should be watered once a day.
• Loosening the top soil layer around the shrub is a mandatory procedure.
• Periodically thin out the bushes, as the grouping of the plant can do little harm to it.
• In summer, on especially hot days, it is allowed to spray the plant, carrying out this procedure in the morning or in the evening. Do not spray in the afternoon when the sun is too hot, as this will scorch the leaves and buds.

pruning garden hibiscus

Trimming the hibiscus tree is not necessary, but if you want to give it a certain shape, then you have to carry out this procedure. Pruning also allows you to give the plant a well-groomed appearance, but it will take a lot of patience and strength from the gardener. In young bushes, as a rule, branches are shortened to 2-3 buds, but you should not touch its trunk. In subsequent years, the plant should be pruned in the winter. At the end of February, it is necessary to cut the side branches to several buds, the trunk to 5-6.

After achieving desired shape you succeeded in bush, you should remove only dried or weak branches from it. Those shoots that are very thin must be cut to 2 buds. In the event that after some time the hibiscus has become one-sided, it is necessary to cut off excess branches from it to the very base or side branches.

Herbaceous type of plant must be cut in autumn period.

What to feed and fertilize

At the time of active vegetation, which takes place in the summer and lasts until September, it is imperative to feed the plant with phosphorus and nitrogen fertilizers, carrying out the procedure once every 10-14 days. To prepare the bush for wintering you need diversify phosphorus fertilizer with potash top dressing.

Basically, hibiscus blooms only for one day, but if you properly care for it, then a new flower will appear instead of a wilted flower.

Reproduction of hibiscus at home

There are three types of plant propagation:

• cuttings

To use this method, you must wait for the onset of spring. New shoots are used to cut off the top cuttings from them, which have a pair of internodes.

First, cut the shoot below the node by 5 cm. After that, you need to cut the top of the shoot above the node.

Now you have a stalk on which you need to make a cut. At the bottom, remove the leaves and a segment of the shoot. The remaining foliage is cut in half.

• The division of the bush

The divided bush must be covered with a film and kept at a temperature of 18 to 20 degrees. After a month, the Hibiscus will take root and can be planted in a growing area where it will continue to grow. A plant propagated in this way blooms after a year.

• seeds

Using this method, do not forget to take into account that this can only be done if you stratify the seeds in specially prepared soil, which is based on peat and sand.

Treelike hibiscus and herbaceous as winters in the garden

If you want hibiscus to please you for a long time, then you need to find out how to save it from the coming cold weather, especially for the regions of the middle zone, for example, the Moscow region. As a rule, the process of preparing for frost begins in November.

• For sheltering trees and bush species you will need fallen leaves, straw or spruce branches. The latter is the best and safest for wintering hibiscus, as it keeps the temperature perfectly and does not contribute to the decay of the root system. It serves as a kind of ventilation that does not allow cold air to penetrate to the plant.
• When using straw or leaves, be prepared for the fact that over time they will shrink a little and the plant will be less protected from frost. In addition, the leaves can cause the roots of the plant to rot or become moldy.
• Herbaceous plants need to be prepared a little differently. First you need to cut the shoots, leaving about 10-15 cm above the ground. After that, they should be spudded with foliage to the entire height of the shoot and mulched with soil. Such warming will be enough for the plant to survive the winter.

Growing problems: diseases and pests

Very often, the plant suffers from chlorosis, which leads to the loss of healthy leaves located below, in place of which dull and yellow ones appear. If this happened to your bush, then there may be two reasons:

1. he lacks nitrogen
2. he lacks iron.

Nitrogen fertilizers added to the soil in the spring, as well as watering the bush with water with iron, will help cure hibiscus.

What to do if the bush began to turn yellow.

Such a problem can arise both due to chlorosis, and in case of damage to the root system, often obtained at the time of transplanting the bush. If the roots were the cause of yellowness, then it is worth adding Zircon or Kornevin to the water before watering the plant. To spray the leaves, these preparations are used in a ratio of 3 drops per liter of water. Also cause yellow leaves can serve as a lack of water in too hot weather.

Hibiscus does not bloom.

If the place chosen for planting has all the necessary qualities, all the necessary procedures with the bush are carried out in a timely manner, but it still does not produce inflorescences, then:

He probably lacks phosphorus and boron.

Also pay attention to the growth rate of the shoot, as it may be too slow, which means that the plant lacks nitrogen.

In order for the hibiscus to finally release flowers, you need to certain time years, feed it with the necessary fertilizers.

The bush is dropping leaves.

The loss of leaves in autumn is a normal natural phenomenon for hibiscus. In the event that he began to lose foliage ahead of time, then focus on the moisture content of the soil around him ( the cause may be hiding in excessive or insufficient watering), and root damage can also be the cause.

Application in landscape design

Various flowering hibiscus can be used for planting, both in a single copy and for group plantings. Often the height of the bush does not exceed 1.5 m, which allows it to be used in a shrub or mixed border.

Hibiscus: flower of death, why?

There are superstitions that the flowering of hibiscus can bring grief and impending death to the owner. But few people know that we are talking about Chinese indoor hibiscus.

No about garden plant species no superstitions, so do not be afraid to grow such a chic and unpretentious flower in your backyard.

Hibiscus Syrian (garden) pruning and shelter for the winter video review:

Hibiscus is a beautiful plant with lush flowers, it comes from Southeast Asia. This relative of the mallow is grown both indoors and a flower garden is bred in the garden. This plant loves heat very much, which means that it is not very suitable for our climate. The only exception can be garden hibiscus. Today we will talk about the features of its cultivation in open ground: planting, propagation (by cuttings), care, etc., as well as the main varieties (photo attached).

Hibiscus: main varieties and varieties

Hibiscus is a flowering tropical plant that belongs to the Malvaceae family. Outwardly, it may look like a tree, a woody shrub, or a herbaceous plant. Hibiscus leaves are most often egg-shaped with pointed edges. The flowers of the plant are funnel-shaped, large in size, with five or more petals. Their shade is incredibly diverse: white, pink, yellow, purple and many others.

There are three main varieties of hibiscus:

• Syrian (garden) is the only variety of hibiscus that grows well in the garden. The flowers of this plant have foliage of juicy green color and flowers of various shades. This species grows rather slowly and begins to bloom only by 3-4 years of its life.

Syrian (garden) hibiscus

• Trifoliate. This plant reaches almost a meter in height. It has lush leaves in the form of petioles and small flowers of pale yellow color that bloom for quite a long time - for 30 days and bloom for several hours a day.

ternary hibiscus

• Dissected. This type of hibiscus blooms from late spring to late autumn. It has medium-sized flowers with strongly dissected petals of a bright red or orange hue.

dissected hibiscus

• Hibiscus Drummond. It has a strong, straight, highly branched stem with 5-centimeter leaves dissected along the edge. It blooms with five-petalled flowers of an unusual color: pink with a black center.

Hibiscus Drummonda

To date, there are more than 200 species of hibiscus (photos can be found on the Internet) and almost all of them grow in a tropical climate, respectively, the climatic conditions of our region are very extreme for them. However, if certain measures are taken to protect the plant from the cold in winter, then it will survive it perfectly. If your region has warm and almost snowless winters, then you can grow luxurious hibiscus in your garden with a 100% guarantee.

Hibiscus is a plant that is quite unpretentious in care and at the same time it is an excellent decorative element for any garden.

Advice. If you are planning to buy hibiscus for growing in your backyard, then you should know that there are two types of hibiscus depending on the type of flower: double and non-double. The former are more resistant to cold.

Planting a plant in open ground

For planting hibiscus, be sure to choose a well-lit and sheltered place from the winds. It is not particularly demanding on the soil - the main thing is that it be nutritious and light, so that water can freely penetrate to a sufficient depth (almost the same as for planting roses).

Landing in the ground should be carried out in the spring, when the soil warms up to a sufficient depth. If you choose a tree-like variety of hibiscus, then you need to prepare a hole for planting it twice the depth of the root system of the seedlings. The bottom layer (drainage) should consist of broken bricks and be 15 cm thick, the next (10 cm) should consist of sand, then a compost layer (the same depth as the brick) and the last one again sandy, 15 cm deep.

Avoid thickening hibiscus plantings

We fill the pit with a mixture of the following components: soil (from the pit), peat and sand. Everything should be prepared in a ratio of 2:4:1. So, we place the cutting in the hole so that the neck of the root is only a small part of its height underground, and then we fill it with the soil mixture prepared in advance.

After the hibiscus is planted, it must be planted up so that a hole forms around it. Fill it with enough water - it must be absorbed and only then fill the hole with earth. Smooth it out carefully.

Advice. If you have a need (or desire) to plant a hibiscus not in the prescribed period, but in the fall, then do not forget, in addition to the above actions, to mulch the soil around the stem of the seedling and be sure to tie it with spruce branches.

Hibiscus Care

Caring for the plant is quite simple and does not require much effort. Most importantly, hibiscus care activities must be timely, correct and of high quality. But first things first.

Watering and pruning the plant

The soil around the hibiscus should always be loose - be sure to keep an eye on this. In addition, the growth of the plant is negatively affected by its excessive accuracy, so the hibiscus must be thinned out periodically.

To keep the hibiscus from drying out, it needs generous watering, especially during the hot season. The ground under the plant needs to be watered quite abundantly, but only when it is completely dry, not earlier (that is, 2-3 times a week). In a particularly dry period, watering should be daily.

Hibiscus need to be fed throughout the growing season

Hibiscus pruning is an optional but highly desirable procedure, as it allows you to create a plant of the desired shape, or is used for hygienic purposes. To give the hibiscus the shape of a beautiful well-groomed tree, you will need a lot of strength and patience. If the plant is young, then the branches should be shortened to the level of 2-3 buds, without touching the trunk. In the following years of life, hibiscus is cut in winter (at the end of February) to a pair of buds - lateral shoots and 5-6 buds - on the trunk.

For hygienic purposes, pruning is carried out in early spring. Any damaged, weak or underdeveloped shoots are completely removed, and the branches left over from the previous year are shortened by 30%. This will create stimulation for the growth of new kidneys.

Advice. If you want to grow a very lush hibiscus with a lot of flowers, you need to cut it as short as possible in order to grow a large number of new shoots.

Plant propagation by cuttings

Propagation of hibiscus is also a fairly simple process. As for the garden species, it propagates mainly by seeds or cuttings. The second option is the most common - we will consider it.

Reproduction is carried out in the summer: the cuttings are cut with a pair of internodes, the bottom is smeared with special growth stimulants. The cuttings are planted in a greenhouse with a pre-prepared peat substrate. Be sure to warm up from below. Usually, hibiscus sprouts the first roots within 25-30 days, then the sprouted cuttings are transplanted into pots filled with earth with turf and leaves, as well as sand and peat (all in the same proportions).

Young plants need regular watering, and new shoots should be pinched back periodically to form a bushy appearance. As soon as the plant reaches the desired species, it is possible to transplant into open ground.

Fertilizer and feeding hibiscus

In the summer period until the beginning of September, when the vegetation enters the active phase, it is necessary to start actively feeding the plant with a large amount of phosphorus and nitrogen fertilizers (every 10-14 days). Closer to autumn, in preparation for wintering, phosphate fertilizers need to be slightly diversified with potash top dressing.

Almost always, hibiscus bloom lasts only one day, but with quality care, a new flower will grow to replace a wilted flower. So don't forget to follow this process.

Wintering after flowering

Since the article is about growing garden hibiscus, keep in mind that it is rather “tender”, so it will need additional protection from the cold, especially if it is grown in the middle lane, for example, in the Moscow region.

So, if you do not want to transplant hibiscus for the winter to another place, then the plant will need a protective shell to winter in the garden. It is quite easy to build it: make small frames around the bushes, on which you can stretch the agrotex, etc. This should be done in late autumn-early winter, when the first frosts begin. If in the area where you live, the air temperature does not fall below -15 degrees, then the measures taken will be enough.

For more reliable protection, you can use the old proven method - a spruce hut. Cover the hibiscus with spruce branches in several layers (do not forget to tie the bush and put a light bag on it).

Caution: diseases and pests

Hibiscus is a plant that is very resistant to various pests and diseases. But if during the hot period it experiences a lack of moisture, then it can be attacked by insatiable whiteflies, aphids, and poutine mites. To eliminate the spread of these pests, use insecticides (the interval between treatments should be about a week).

Most often, hibiscus affects such a disease as chlorosis - the leaves located below begin to fall off, and yellow ones grow to replace them. The reason is the lack of iron and nitrogen. Control method: adding iron to the water for irrigation, and nitrogen fertilizers to the soil (in the spring).

If the hibiscus did not bloom at the right time, despite the fact that it grows in an ideal place for it and receives proper care, this can only mean one thing - the plant does not receive enough boron and phosphorus. Just apply fertilizer in sufficient quantity and, most importantly, on time, then everything will be fine.

Hibiscus in landscape design

The combination of hibiscus with other plants

There is an excellent combination of hibiscus with almost any variety of roses. In addition, outwardly they will make a luxurious tandem. If you live in a fairly warm region, then plant a few lavender bushes next to the hibiscus - this will not only add aesthetic appeal to the garden, but also protect the hibiscus from various pests.

Our article is coming to an end. We have introduced you to the features of growing garden hibiscus in the open field. Follow the tips provided in the material, and you can create a luxurious flower garden. Good luck!

Planting Syrian hibiscus: video

Growing hibiscus in the garden: photo