A variety of methods are used to propagate Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. Some of the most common are: Seeds, Rooting, Layering, and Grafting.
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Mulch Hibiscus to fight Summer Heat
Hibiscus like warm days, even hot days, but they do not like scorching mid-summer heat. In the mid-day sun, leaves will wilt and blooms quickly shrivel, unless the plants have plenty of moisture and at least some shade. Mulching around hibiscus plants helps prevent soil from drying out quickly, and may keep the roots a little cooler.
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Snails & Slugs, ugh!
Whenever we get a few days of rain during the summer, local snail and slug populations practically explode. The little nuisances show up on sidewalks, walls, windows, and worst of all for gardeners.. they eat hibiscus leaves and blooms! Snails & slugs are related species, and both thrive in high hot, humidity areas. Even without rain, automatic sprinkler systems can combine with warm weather to create ideal habitat for these critters.
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International Hibiscus Organizations
Several national and international hibiscus organizations are dedicated (primarily) to the growing and hybridizing of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis:
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