Learn how to plant, grow, and care for perennial hibiscus. With huge tropical blooms, these flowers attract butterflies & hummingbirds to your garden.

Member species are renowned for their large, showy flowers and those species are commonly known simply as "hibiscus", or less widely known as rose mallow. The genus includes both annual and perennial herbaceous plants, as well as woody shrubs and small trees.

Hibiscus grows best in full sun, well-draining soil, and consistent moisture, with care needs varying depending on hibiscus.

These subtropical woody shrubs can grow up to 16 feet tall, so they take up quite a bit of space, but they're not too complicated to care for. Here, we spoke to experts for advice on how to ensure your hibiscus tree thrives and produces beautiful blooms.

Hibiscus is a crowd-pleaser in the garden world with its vibrant, saucer-sized blooms and lush foliage. Here's how to plant, grow, and care for them.

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Large funnel-shaped hardy hibiscus blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds from summer through fall. They need lots of water and full sun during bloom time, and they thrive in heat and humidity. Hardy hibiscus can be grown in containers if the soil is kept consistently moist.

The hibiscus is a member of the mallow family which has nearly 300 species including trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals. They are native to warmer, tropical regions.