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Hi Diana, These plants are a little picky. Try trimming them back- a hard prune if necessary. Hardy rose mallow can be divided- it is best to do this in the spring. Tropical hibiscus can be propagated best with cuttings instead of division.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

Hi Brandy, The hibiscus should be brought indoors if temps dip to 40 or below. The plant needs to be kept in a warm and moist environment. When you bring the plants indoors, it may loose some leaves or they'll turn yellow as a result of the change in environment. The plant should rebound. Also, these plants need about 8 full hours of sun each day.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

hi leader, i just got 2 rose mallow plants and i was told to bring them in before the first frost, is that true? where would i put them in the house? im not really sure how to care for these flowers. can you help me?

Brandy

-- Contributed by: Enter your name here

I bought two plants two or three years ago. They are gigantic now, maybe 7'-8' high but very big around, takening up a lot more space (depth)than I anticipated. Can they be dug up and divided?

-- Contributed by: Diana

Hi Heavonlea, Your dwarf hibiscus is a perennial.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

Hi Julie, You can compost the flowers. Uses for this flower vary, but generally speaking they aren't used for medicinal or culinary uses. The flowers aren't usually stored, they could be dried with a desiccant though (kits available in craft stores).

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

Mine are huge and bloom non-stop...what do I do with all the flowers found on the ground each morning? How to store? Uses?

-- Contributed by: Julie

Is Rose Mallow "Loveliness' an Annual or Perennial

-- Contributed by: Heavonlea

Hi Mike, You didn't mention whether the plant had any leaves this year, or if you treated the plant successfully last year. Hopefully all it needs is a little TLC. If it has leaves but no blooms, give it three months of full sunshine and it should start blooming again. Also check the soil pH- it should be in the 6.0 to 7.0 range; give it fertilizer if needed.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

Hi, I have grown my rose mallows for about three years. Last year I had a bug infestation that ate all the leaves,so there were no blooms at all. If you could give me some help or direct me to where I could get it, I would appreciate it.

-- Contributed by: mike budnick

Hi Violetta, Your plants may not be getting enough water, or they are being invaded by spider mites. While it is not unusual for your plants to have a few yellow leaves, a lot of yellow leaves usually means trouble. The underwatering can be easily remedied. If your plants have spider mites you can treat them with a pesticide that is especially designed for killing these pests. I'm not sure what is available where you live, but they can be killed with sulfur dusting, horticultural oils and some insecticidal soaps. Follow the labels on the pesticide carefully; some only require one application per season.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

I live in a Mediterranean island, sunny most of the year but my hibiscus plants look rather poor. They have yellow leaves and some of them barely flower. They are lined to form a hedge but the ones near the low wall of the garden are weaker, shorter and pathetic looking. What can I do to make them look more healthy and lively?

-- Contributed by: violetta yperohi

You only need to selectively prune, not all the way to the ground. Do this in early spring. If you prefer to prune in late fall, prune to about six inches above the soil.

Transplanting should be done during the cooler months as well.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

In the spring, do I cut these to the ground? Also, I need to transplant mine. when is the best time?

-- Contributed by: jane

please forward any information on plants and bushes. i found this information given very useful. thank you.

-- Contributed by: suzanne heitman
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