After the breakthrough achievements of creating blue and maroon flower colors in hardy hibiscus, Texas A&M AgriLife plant physiologist and breeder Dariusz Malinowski, Ph.D., has now developed the ...

There they were, sitting on a sales table among the ranks of other hibiscus shrubs, both hardy and tropical. Nothing about them blared their claim to fame, certainly not the wizened, faded flowers.

Hardy hibiscus plants bring vibrant color and tropical flair to gardens in cooler climates. These North American natives produce oversized, ruffled flowers in shades of pink, red, magenta, and white, ...

VERNON - Like an artist using the paint on a palette, Dr. Dariusz Malinowski is mixing pollen to create a flowering masterpiece in the form of tropically colored winter-hardy hibiscus. Three years ...

Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants that includes hundreds of species and even more man-made hybrids and cultivars. Part of the mallow family, hibiscus plants are known for their upright growth ...

Luna series hibiscus, is a Louisiana Super Plants selection for spring 2014. (Courtesy of LSU AgCenter/Dan Gill) If you've ever paid attention to the enthusiastic plant descriptions in magazine and ...

Hibiscus is easy to propagate, especially hardy varieties—cuttings work best for both types. Take soft-stem cuttings in late spring, use rooting hormone, and keep them moist and warm. Hardy hibiscus ...

Late summer-blooming hibiscus plants are in their element right now. On my weekend visits to five garden centers, these large flowers won my attention at every turn. Houston gardeners can grow ...

Want to see more hummingbirds in your yard this summer? Plant hibiscus—their large, long-lasting blossoms are hummingbird ...

VERNON – The 2018 Summer Spice Hardy Hibiscus collection by Texas A&M AgriLife Research debuts this weekend with 11 cultivars commercialized by J. Berry Nursery in Grand Saline. “For the first time ...

Hibiscus are ideal plants to add to your garden. Their vibrant, colorful blossoms add excitement and curb appeal while also attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other helpful pollinators.