PETITTI Hardy Hibiscus | Grow This Native Perennial for Large Tropical Blooms + Deer Resistance

[@cherigreen4471]

So informational! I love my pink ones that I have had for long time. You do a great job!

[@PetittiGardenCenters]

Thank you so much!

[@northeasthardytropicals541]

We love these hardy hibiscus. Great info here nicely done. Flowers look awesome 🌸

[@judilynfitz5863]

Very informative, thanks for sharing.

[@PetittiGardenCenters]

Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful!

[@americanpatriot4080]

Wonderful plant, slow to come alive in spring but they grow fast once started.

[@rdarrett3635]

I have three and they are absolutely stunning. Your right, they sleep for a long time and then start waking up. Japanese beetles love them too. 😔 I’m currently dealing with sawfly hibiscus on 2 of the three.

[@rnguyen2516]

How do you treat them?

[@veronicaalta9462]

Best informative video I have found, thank you!!

[@PetittiGardenCenters]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@tessloneill7978]

I put a few hybrid hibiscus-Holy Grail in the ground two days ago. I am Texas heat so I was wondering if I should must them around one o’clock in the afternoon. Sometimes I wait until 2 in the afternoon. The temperature has only gotten to upper 80’s and maybe 90 degrees a few times, it feels so much hotter, because of the high humidity. Please tell me if misting these plants is helpful or harmful.

[@WeezieV]

I love these, but I hate peeling off the slimy, spent flowers every other day😂

[@jungleman4800]

How tall and wide will the perfect storm be mature?

[@patjames8077]

Thanks for tips on how to manage and care for hybiscus plants.... I reside in a cold province and would like to know if my hybiscus will survive our harsh winter if left outside. Thank you ☺️

[@joannasmith1126]

Thank you so much for the information , I been trying to get info on them and everything I needed to know you covered 🙂

[@PetittiGardenCenters]

Glad it was helpful! Happy Gardening!

[@EmilioBivian]

How big do they grow?

[@bears9323]

Do they need fertilizer when they start coming out?

[@Peterrdee]

Yes fertilize in the spring

[@mohsen7021]

Thank you so much

[@lisaf7688]

Great info 👍🏻

[@bozicadelic8962]

Beautiful

[@wandasinger7713]

New subscriber. Your hibiscus are so beautiful. I love hibiscus. Do you prune the tropical ones back the same way? Thanks for sharing 🙏🏾

[@cindyk4145]

I grew some lunas from seed in a pot this spring. Shoud i put them in the ground now in sept in z4, or bring them inside in pots and plant them in ground next spring as 1yr olds?!

[@PetittiGardenCenters]

Perennial Hibiscus should root quickly and do well planted in fall. Ideally getting them in the ground about 4-6 weeks before a hard freeze. You should have time still. Let them dieback naturally, don't cut them back until spring, and mulch 4-6" after that 1st hard freeze. You can also wait to plant, but the plants will need to be stored in a cold garage, close to protected side of your home & mulched, or sunk into the garden and mulched. In the garage they will need to be lightly watered 1x per month over winter. Your choice.

[@cindyk4145]

@@PetittiGardenCenters tu for your reply. I have a root cellar room that gets cold, but not below zero like the garage. Thinking of setting them in there, its dark.

[@cindyk4145]

@@PetittiGardenCenters i put half of them in the gound, and am goingvto keep the others inside incase the ones in ground dont make it being seedlings this year. See what happens i guess.

[@CP-iw6ou]

I have 3 that are 20 yrs old they are very large. Planning on moving at some point and want to take them with me. Can I transplant? Can I dig up and put into a large pot? Will they survive? Do I need to get all the roots? How deep do the roots get? Thank You!

[@PetittiGardenCenters]

Yes, they can be dug and/or divided and moved in spring or fall, preferably in spring when they are still short and just starting to produce new growth. Yes, they can be dug and placed in a large pot, just as long as you keep the potted plants moist to slightly dry. Dig around the plants and about 10-12" deep to get as many roots as possible. If you decide that you need to do this in the fall, cut back the stems to 6" tall, dig/divide, and place the potted plants in a cold garage or next to a protected side of the house, mulching around the pots outside in November.

[@CP-iw6ou]

@@PetittiGardenCenters Thank You!!!

[@heleneharb5276]

They do any seeds to plant

[@awebb470]

Hi goes I biscuits are fantastic I would love to have some of them apps brilliant 😍😍😍❤

[@kelleyrelyea7794]

They never disappoint in NE Ohio

[@PetittiGardenCenters]

Agreed!

[@countrygalinthecity]

Kelly, i just bought about 10 last year, I'm in Ohio as well....when do you start seeing new growth? Its May and I'm not seeing anything yet...getting concerned ☹

[@kelleyrelyea7794]

@@countrygalinthecitymine are not coming up yet. They look like an Asparagus at first. I am in NEO. I am c I considering along the bike and hike trail. Best of luck

[@groovygirl2408]

Do they come in yellow?

[@robertjohnson3445]

I got a hibiscus TREE by airlayering a long branch from my friend 8 years ago, now she is 12+ feet high. She is vulnerable to aphids, but it's hard to spray to kill them because of the height. Do you have any variety with stronger diseases resistance recommend so that I can graft? I live in 9b,California.

[@PetittiGardenCenters]

Unfortunately, aphids aren't picky when it comes to plants they like to infest! As the new, soft tissue develops on Hibiscus, that is really when you want to keep scouting for these pests. Hard sprays of cold water can knock them down, physically squishing and removing them, or releasing lady bugs at the base of the plants can all help. If the infestation is continuing to be an issue, try applying a Neem Oil spray in the evening via a hose end sprayer so you can apply it higher into the Hibiscus at a faster rate with a stronger spray stream. Underplanting with Allium, Rosemary and other strong smelling herbs can help deter aphids too.

[@robertjohnson3445]

@@PetittiGardenCenters I really appreciated your teaching. What did you mean "soft tissue"? Is it a new powder or spray?

[@anchamp3514]

Where would I find these to buy?

[@Peterrdee]

I sprayed mine with insecticidal soap for roses and it caused the plants to burn and turn white and powdery? Any ideas on what they can tolerate with insecticide???????????? I don’t wanna lose blooms every year to leaf burn and pests

[@PetittiGardenCenters]

Hardy hibiscus are late to emerge compared to most perennials, and when emerging and haven't "hardened off" their foliage, it can be sensitive to soaps, oils, and most pesticides. Once it's foliage has matured, it should be able to tolerate pesticide applications when applied in the evening when pollinators are inactive and the sun has set. It also sounds like the soap may have needed some mixing for more even application.

[@simplekitchen7137]

Very Nice! I am planning to plant this year. Are they pests and disease resistant?

[@PetittiGardenCenters]

Perennial Hibiscus have pretty good deer & rabbit resistance. Keep an eye out for Japanese beetles and white fly on the plant. They may develop some leaf spots or rust, but rarely.

[@janetw3798]

Do you deadhead the blooms, once spent? If yes, where do I cut them?

[@CP-iw6ou]

I have 3 that are at least 20 yrs old...You can dead head but I leave most of them and they will dry with seeds...you can harvest and share or just let them drop. Just don't cut back till the next spring.

[@janetw3798]

@@CP-iw6ou Thanks for your reply. How far away from the ground should I cut? example: leave a branch of 1 ft?

[@janicesgarden5748]

What zone are they hardy in. ? Im zone 3.

[@PetittiGardenCenters]

They are typically hardy in zones 4-9

[@dianamengel8011]

Do I fertilize?

[@PetittiGardenCenters]

Yes, we recommend fertilizing with Espoma Organic Plant-tone® and Iron-tone®

[@denisedilley3505]

I'm from Massachusetts :) Do your garden centers ship here? I have wanted Hardy Habiscus but have been having trouble locating these plants. 🌺🌷🏵️😊

[@PetittiGardenCenters]

Thanks so much for watching! Unfortunately we are unable to ship outside of local deliveries at this time. You might be able to buy certain varieties directly from Proven Winners if you're unable to find them at your local, independent garden center! www.provenwinners.com/plants/search?keywords=Hibiscus&hardiness_zone=All&duration=Perennial&flower-color=All&light_requirement=All&available_online=1

[@denisedilley3505]

@@PetittiGardenCenters Thank you for taking the time to answer my question and helping me find them online! Greatly appreciated! 💓🌺🌷

[@wasz42]

prices?

[@amandabandy586]

I bought three luna hibiscus, the tag says they are annual, so I’m confused, my zone is 6b.

[@Peterrdee]

They aren’t annual they must of been mistaken with the tropical ones, don’t worry, I have Luna rose and Luna white and rose has survived the frost easily

[@worthlessmutts9598]

Mine didn't grow back

[@brynnkohler4084]

They are not native, these are complex inter-species hybrids of multiple native rose mallows. Don't be misleading and choose your words wisely, not just to make money (your clear motive to being on social media).