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Hibiscuses
theartist_gw

Rose of Sharon Hibiscus....Planting????

theartist
17 years ago

Hi all,

I have 6 doubled Rose of Sharon Hibiscus coming....any thoughts on soil or planting these would be so apreciated. Soil Prep., Fertilizer, Spacing, Watering etc. Thanks so much for any words of wisdom...-Angela

Comment (1)

  • woody_ga
    17 years ago

    It is an old tough plant. I'd recomend good organic/soil mix in the planting hole and a good mulch to help it through the first summer. I think it will do well with just general care.

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