Curbside Shrub Rescue ID please

Mary Ann · Post by **Mary Ann** » Sep 01, 2006 10:15 pm

Someone was tossing this plant out, so I brought it home. Some kind of hibiscus, maybe? If you recognize it, is it hardy or tender?

Old earth dog · Post by **Old earth dog** » Sep 01, 2006 10:40 pm

Tropical hibiscuis?

ICGardner · Post by **ICGardner** » Sep 03, 2006 8:35 pm

That would be my guess too. I have one on my deck. Give it plenty of water and sunshine and it will bloom for you until the first frost. I bet you could overwinter indoors but have never tried as my kitty-cats would dig in it

John · Post by **John** » Sep 03, 2006 11:13 pm

I'll "third" that, looks like a tropical hibiscus to me also. The edges on those petals lead me to think it must be a named hybrid, but no clue which. Easy to overwinter indoors, although will probably lose leaves and buds when moved inside, but will recover. Nice find!

Mary Ann · Post by **Mary Ann** » Sep 04, 2006 9:32 am

Thanks, you three, that was my lst thought too, but was kind of hoping it might be something that could stay outdoors.