Re: Hibiscus indoors?

Posted by Terry on July 13, 2000 at 12:19:35:

In Reply to: Hibiscus indoors? posted by Kelly on July 13, 2000 at 11:48:52:

Hi Kelly,
hibiscus grows pretty big. I have 8 bushes planted 3' apart that have grown into a 5' high hedge!
Other single bushes around my yard are up to 8' tall.

You could maybe plant it in a large pot, that would be a better idea, it would soon outgrow a window box. As it grows trim back the branches or you'll end up with a tall thin plant. If you trim the branches back when they get about 1'- one and a half foot long, you'll get a much thicker/bushier plant.
You can keep it trimed back as much as you want,, but a smaller bush won't produce as many flowers. So aim for a nice bushy 4' - 5' .
It's well worth planting a couple in pots if you have the room.
They are attractive plants and the torts just love the flowers and leaves.
Terry.

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: Hi Kelly, : hibiscus grows pretty big. I have 8 bushes planted 3' apart that have grown into a 5' high hedge! : Other single bushes around my yard are up to 8' tall. : You could maybe plant it in a large pot, that would be a better idea, it would soon outgrow a window box. As it grows trim back the branches or you'll end up with a tall thin plant. If you trim the branches back when they get about 1'- one and a half foot long, you'll get a much thicker/bushier plant. : You can keep it trimed back as much as you want,, but a smaller bush won't produce as many flowers. So aim for a nice bushy 4' - 5' . : It's well worth planting a couple in pots if you have the room. : They are attractive plants and the torts just love the flowers and leaves. : Terry.

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