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Re: Hibiscus moscheutos




There is a perennial hibiscus called the Southern Belle. We grow it here in
minnesota. You need to wait for the first frost, then clip it back to about
2 inches above the ground. Being this is your first year , it would be a
good idea to mulch. Make sure the ground has frozen before you mulch. In the
early spring,after the fear of frost is gone, uncover your hibiscus so the
ground can warm. Normally it should be a little fuller and bigger than the
year before. Good luck! Enjoy your hibiscus.

Dora Phillips
Dee Penn Foliage
Minneapolis, MN

Caleb Rounds wrote in message ...
>
>In article <MOD$971001.29023@rec.gardens.ecosystems>, nwrigh@tc3net.com
wrote:
>
>> I just planted my first perennial hibiscus (hibiscus moscheutos) in my
>> Zone 5 garden.  Can anyone tell me whether I should cut this back for
>> the winter--and, if so, how far?  The bush is currently about three feet
>> tall.  Many thanks.
>>
>> Yours,
>> N. Wright
>
>Boy, I sure could be spouting nonsense, but I had thought that there were
>not perrrenial hibisci for that far north. Round here, (Texas), the texas
>hibiscus which grows wild dies back to the crown (I'm pretty sure).
>
>Caleb
>austin 8b
>live music capital of the world
>



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