Hibiscus

When people talk about hibiscus, they're usually referring to the tropical shrubs with showy flowers that thrive in South Florida's year-round heat and humidity. But there are hibiscus that can handle North Florida's winter chill as well, such as hibiscus coccineus, or Scarlet rosemarrow.

UF/IFAS Sites

• Hibiscus: The Most Popular Florida Shrub
• Native to Florida: Hibiscus coccineus
• Pretty in Pink

UF/IFAS Publications

• Hardy Hibiscus (PDF)
• Hardy Hibiscus for Florida Landscapes
• Plant Life Column: Hibiscus (PDF)
• Hibiscus Buds Dropping? (PDF)
• Hibiscus in Florida
• Scarlet Hibiscus Attracts Hummingbirds to the Garden (PDF)
• Topics: Hibiscus Pest Insects

Also on Gardening in a Minute

• Edible Flowers

Other Sites

• American Hibiscus Society
• Central Florida Hisbiscus Society
• Hibiscus--Clemson Extension
• Hibiscus 'Blue Satin'--University of Illinois Extension
• International Hibiscus Society
• Questions on Hibiscus--North Dakota State University Extension Service
• Video: 2008 Orlando Hibiscus Show Winners