Best For: Full sun, containers, flower beds. Get lavender at Nature Hills for $39.90. 4. ... Tropical hibiscus flower in bloom. Fuchsia flowers. Yellow begonia flowers. Salvia plant in a container.

Homeowners can consider augmenting their existing spaces with various plants, though it’s always vital to consult a local ...

And if ever a flower was suited to our hyper-visual moment, it is hibiscus. Rather than remain a potted plant on the patios of grandparents, it has been adopted by the young and social media-savvy.

For a mature plant, aim for a pot size of about 1.5 to 2 feet in diameter. If you live in a colder climate, make sure to bring the plant in before frost. ... Hibiscus. Raimund Linke / GETTY IMAGES.

A great way to enjoy hibiscus is planting in large pots filled with lightweight potting soil rich in loam and coir (a replacement for peat moss), which helps to hold water and nutrients.

Hibiscuses in containers tend to flower better if not allowed too much root room. ... Hibiscus plants should be given as much direct sunlight as possible — at least four to six hours a day.

From the photo, I notice the plant is in its original nursery-style black container, which is set inside the outer clay-colored pot. Although the hibiscus is doing well, it’s likely running out ...