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Hibiscuses
mary_anne55

Winterizing new Hardy Hibiscus

mary_anne55
15 years ago

I planted a Hardy Hibiscus in mid-July. It seems to be doing well, at this point. I lost the one I planted last year, so I need to know what type of protection it needs to survive a Southern Ontario winter. It is facing south against a fence. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Mary Anne

Comment (1)

  • halaeva
    15 years ago

    Hi Mary Anne,If it comes to dinner-plate bloom size Hardy Hibiscus Rose Mallow,(I put at least 6"of dry leaves layer mulch around the trunk.
    If it comes to Hibiscus Syriacus'Rose of Sharon'I do the same plus I put four stakes in the ground around the shrub and wrap a burlap around them, and I have a fabric screen to protect the shrub from freezing cold wind.
    this is what I do sucsesfully for many years.
    I hope it will help.
    Good luck
    Hala.

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