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- Planting tips for the garden hibiscus
- Which hibiscus is suitable for my garden?
- Can I also plant the rose marshmallow outside?
- Which location is suitable?
- Does the hibiscus need a special soil?
- When is the best planting time?
- Can I also plant the hibiscus as a hedge?
- When does my hibiscus flower?
- Can I transplant my hibiscus?
- Can the hibiscus be propagated?
- Good neighbors
- Tips & Tricks
Planting tips for the garden hibiscus
The hibiscus not only delights as a houseplant, winter hardy varieties have made themselves indispensable because of their abundance of flowers in the garden design. So that the hibiscus settles permanently in the garden, there are answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Which hibiscus is suitable for my garden?
Suitable hibiscus species for the garden are the garden marshmallow, bot. Hibiscus syriacus, also called rosemary, and the marsh marshmallow offered. Hibiscus moscheutus. The garden marshmallow develops into a robust shrub with 8 - 15cm large flowers. The hibiscus moscheutus is a rather herbaceous plant whose flowers reach a diameter of 15 - 30cm.
Can I also plant the rose marshmallow outside?
The rose marshmallow, offered. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, is a houseplant. If she is planted in a tub, she can spend the time from May to October on the sunny terrace and must be brought into the house during the winter.
Which location is suitable?
The hibiscus feels most comfortable in a sunny, sheltered location. Here he should get enough space, as it spreads strongly and can reach a height of about 2-3 meters.
Does the hibiscus need a special soil?
In a well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, the hibiscus thrives particularly well, but also grows successfully in a normal soil.
When is the best planting time?
To plant the hibiscus, you best choose the spring. Since the hibiscus is sensitive to frost in the first years, it can grow well until winter.
How do I best plant the hibiscus?
Can I also plant the hibiscus as a hedge?
Yes, the hibiscus can also be planted as a flowering hedge. Opaque, however, is only the summer. You need about 2 plants per meter of hedge.
When does my hibiscus flower?
The hibiscus is a summer bloomer. From July to September, it enchants with flowers in pink, purple, red, white and yellow. He develops his flowers on the new shoots. Although the individual flowers usually only bloom for one day, they are replaced by ever new blossoms throughout the summer.
Can I transplant my hibiscus?
The roots of the hibiscus are very sensitive, so you have to be very careful when transplanting. You cut back the hibiscus by about a third and dig it out generously.
Can the hibiscus be propagated?
The hibiscus can be multiplied by seeds and cuttings. As it seeds itself, small plants grow under the shrub often, which you can implement and use as a shrub.
Good neighbors
Tips & Tricks
Early bloomers such as crocus, snowdrops and hyacinths and especially ray anemones feel comfortable under the hibiscus. Unlike the hibiscus, they show their flowers early in the year. The onions are put around the shrub and do not need much space.