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Sun, Jul 29, 07 at 17:52
| so i bought the hardy hibiscus from michigan bulb this spring. when they arrived I was so disappointed they were just 2" sticks (3 of them) w/ little roots. so i planted them any way. now there is 1 small 8" plant in the area where the 3 sticks were planted. I really don't even know if this is the hibiscus or is it a big weed. it's flopping over (i've staked it) & keeps trying to curl down. my question is how long before i know if this is a hibiscus or a weed. when will it bloom? what can i do to help it mature faster. thank you all so much. i love the way these plants look & will try to root some cuttings in the fall but...i'm so impatient....lol ...thank you jeannie |
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- Posted by beachbarbie z9a NC (My Page) on Mon, Aug 6, 07 at 20:01
| The hardy hibiscus can get floppy. How much sun are yours getting. I know if they don't get enough, they can either try to aly down or "lean" towards the sun. Have they bloomed yet? Barb |
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- Posted by jeannejeanie 7 (My Page) on Mon, Aug 6, 07 at 22:31
| they are getting full sun from morning until night but look like leggy overgrown giraffees ... no blooms but the leaves are definitely hibiscus .... they are now 18" tall 1/2" stems (diameter) barely any leaves ... do you think they need some fertilizer? ty...jeannie |
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| At that size, you most likely will not see any bloom this year. Water and a little fertilizer, and let them grow. |
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