I only trim mine back just enough to make it easier to dig up and replant in a container. You can either keep it in a sunny window where it may continue to bloom sporadicly, or let it go dormant in a cool place and water infrequently. I let mine go dormant...it just seems easier. Either way, it will probably lose a lot of leaves but they will grow back.

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I live here in SC, about 30-40 from Savannah, Ga. I have 2 hibiscus plants that are doing great, getting bigger everyday. Do you think I should dig them up and move them indoors over the winter? A friend of mine said to put some pinestraw around them and they should be fine, we live in Zone 8.

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Monica

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away."


God gave us memories so we can have roses in the winter.

Thanks for the link.

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gailo

Since its the hardy type, you shouldn't have to do anything with it, Monica. We get much colder weather here than you do and I don't protect my old ones other than a layer of Sycamore leaves from my neighbors tree. The Tropical baby in a big container comes indoors as soon as the nights start falling below 50.

P.S.

Send us some of that rain you're enjoying! lol!

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Rosie z7a