AMERICAN HIBISCUS SOCIETY (AHS)
The HARRY GOULDING GRAFTING AWARD is awarded annually by the AHS, to recognize those who perpetuate Tropical Hibiscus varieties through grafting.
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About Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
“Tropical Hibiscus” is a term widely used to describe cultivars of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, a member of the plant family Malvaceae. Also known informally as Chinese Hibiscus or China Rose, hibiscus varieties are widely grown as ornamental flowering plants. Over 10,000 varieties have been created by hybridizing, many of those by amateur garden hobbyists. Continue reading About Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
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Credits
Thanks to the following Hibiscus Growers & Vendors for allowing the use of their Hibiscus images on this site:
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Exotic Hibiscus, Curt Sinclair
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Fancy Hibiscus, Winn Soldani
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Hidden Valley Hibiscus, Charles & Cindy Black
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Fighting Summer Heat Wilt
Tropical Hibiscus grown in very hot, sunny areas such as the Gulf Coast may struggle with heat & dehydration during mid-summer afternoons. In direct sunlight in temperatures of 95F or more, no matter how much you water, some plants may not be able to transfer water for the roots to the leaves fast enough to prevent wilting. Wilting is the most visible result of plant stress from lack of water. Continue reading Fighting Summer Heat Wilt
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Mulch Hibiscus to fight Summer Heat
Hibiscus like warm days, even hot days, but they do not like scorching mid-summer heat. In the mid-day sun, leaves will wilt and blooms quickly shrivel, unless the plants have plenty of moisture and at least some shade. Mulching around hibiscus plants helps prevent soil from drying out quickly, and may keep the roots a little cooler.
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