Product Description

While the flamboyant blooms of hibiscus conjure up images of the tropics, there are today many new hybrids that flourish in subtropical and even temperate climates. And indeed, in cooler climates hibiscus grown in containers will do well all summer long and then move indoors to bring sunny color and extravagance to homes surrounded by winter. Readers living in northerly climates will be thrilled to learn that they too can enjoy tropical splendor year-round.

The focus of this book is on the home garden, in containers and in small spaces. Hibiscus provide welcome and wonderful color in garden design. A special chapter discusses selecting and growing hibiscus in cool climates. The superb photography and practical, easy-to-follow advice also covers:

• the history of hibiscus in cultivation
• choosing, siting, planting and staking
• pruning and propagation
• an organic approach to pests and diseases
• specifics of container culture
• uses in garden design.

With over 90 full color photographs and a list of over 200 recommended hybrids for various uses -- including cool climates, dwarfs and standards, foliage, unusual color, hedging, espalier, long-lasting blooms, containers, and suitable for beginners -- Hibiscus is a compact, comprehensive guide to these fabulous flowering plants.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #842417 in Books
• Published on: 2001-03-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 96 pages

Review
Pruning and propagation tips plus descriptions of hundreds of the most popular hybrids makes this book a good read. -- Ken Smith, The London Free Press, June 16, 2001

[This is an] excellent book to buy and keep for future guidance and reference. -- Mary Cameron Frey, Chicago Sun-Times, April 29, 2001

Review
Pruning and propagation tips plus descriptions of hundreds of the most popular hybrids makes this book a good read. (Ken Smith London Free Press )

About the Author

Jacqueline Walker is a gardening writer with many gardening articles and columns and six books to her credit. Her special interest is sub-tropical plants and she is the author of The Subtropical Garden, with photographs by Gil Hanly, and Vireyas: A Gardening Guide.

Gil Hanly is a reputed garden photographer whose work has taken her around the world. Her photographs have appeared in many books and magazines, including The Ornamental Vegetable Garden and The Subtropical Garden.

Customer Reviews

Hibiscus
There are so few books concerning this plant that hibiscus fanciers should have this one. It is unfortunate that it is writen mainly for the hibiscus grown outdoors. It does, however include a few pages about container grown plants. The basics of growing hibiscus and discussion of species is informative. Recommended only for growers from southern US.

Hibiscus
This book is written for those gardeners who can grow hibiscus outdoors. Container gardening of this plant is discussed but it is not the main focus. Recommended only for hibiscus growers in the southern US.