Q.Hibiscus
I had a great hisbiscus plant. We had a cold winter this year in Southern GA. It is now just brown. I am not sure if it dead and have to start all over.

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As long as the stems are still alive (pliable), it will come back. This article will help you with caring for it with the damage: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm
This article may also help you in determining whether the plant is still alive: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm