Hibiscus

Question

I live on a lake and we have a terrible problem with deer. I planted three pots of Hibiscus in April and placed them on my dock, thinking they would certainly be safe. Yesterday I discovered two of the three have been eaten. Will the Hibiscus grow back?

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Answer 1

Yes, they should grow back. You can remove ragged ends by pruning off the tips to just above a leaf node. Then try spraying a deer repellent on them to prevent further browsing. Here is a simple, homemade repellent:

https://extension.umn.edu/central/protecting-plants-deer