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Hibiscuses
debh_gw

growing in partial shade

debh
19 years ago

Looking for a hibiscus that will grow in partial shade in zone 5. WOuld like one that is white, pink and will only grow 2-3 feet high.

Thanks

Are they deer resistent

Comment (1)

  • minibim
    19 years ago

    Most Hibicus can handle partial shade, finding one that stays 2-3 feet tall, without looking for some totally obscure species, is a different story. That's what loppers were made for.

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