I have an annual Hibiscus flower plant and have been told if I dig it up (I planted it in a container to be able to dig up) and keep it in the basement I should be able to replant it next year, any tips or suggestions on how to keep it alive during the winter?
2007-10-22 04:49:37 · 6 answers · asked by lucy diamond 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
What you have is probably a tropical hibiscus which is a perennial in the tropical regions. You can dig it up and bring it inside and treat it like an indoor plant and then put is back outside when all danger of Spring frost is over. If you don't want to dig it up and replant it every year, you might consider investing in a large container that can just be moved in and out as needed because your hibiscus will do well in a container. Just make sure you find a sunny location for it while it is indoors.
Good Luck
2007-10-22 06:15:54 · answer #1 · answered by Sptfyr 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you didn't say what hardiness zone you're in, but I assume since you have a basement, you're in a colder climate. I bought some tropical hibiscus plants several years ago. I am in a very warm climate, however; it does freeze. You should be able to bring pot & plant inside. I treat mine just as any other houseplant. It loses leaves initially, but soon recovers. I don't fertilize in the winter. I don't get blooms inside, but I have low lighting. As soon as it gets past your last freeze date, take back outside. Two of mine did great after a pruning & both rebloomed great this summer. You should be careful not to let them get too cold in a basement & they should live many yrs.
2007-10-22 08:10:11 · answer #2 · answered by pete 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is truly an annual, then it will die at the end of it's life cycle. Annuals persist for only one year. So, your annual Hibiscus will not live until next year.
If you want to save it, save some seeds and re-plant next spring.
Hope this helps you.
2007-10-22 06:00:58 · answer #3 · answered by booboo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will depend on the flower. Look each one up on the internet. Some plants require striation which means subjected to cold and varying temperatures for a period of time. Chamomile is an example. It wants cold and sun for seven days in order to germinate. If you are planting outdoors look up these plants and see how much striation they might need because you might want to plant them a lot earlier than you think. Snapdragons are another good example. The seeds need to be refrigerated for three weeks prior to planting. The internet is real easy...go put How to plant (whatever) in the search engine and you will get many good sites that will give you the requirements for germination.
2016-05-24 04:14:01 · answer #4 · answered by iva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I kept one for several year. Dig it up and pot it. Fertilize it and water at least weekly. In the spring it may not have many leaves on it - but it should be ok
2007-10-22 06:21:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
plant it in the pot. it grows back after winter (life cycle). I have 2 in the pots and they are fine.
2007-10-22 08:06:13 · answer #6 · answered by KP 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋