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  • Answered by
    drtreelove on
    January 8, 2019
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    Wait for new growth before pruning. The dead foliage, even though ugly, can provide some protection of the stems from further freezing.

    It's preferable to cover it when frost is predicted.

    It's hard to know at this stage how extensive the freeze was into the stems and roots. It may re-sprout from the stems or from the root crown when the weather warms in spring.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 28, 2019
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    I would, first, look to a pH issue, and after that, a fungal issue. You can correct both of these at the same time by applying dolomitic lime, and wettable sulfur to the area. This should take care of the problem. The old growth will not recover, but the new growth should come out looking normal. Here is an article for hibiscus care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/how-to-care-for-hibiscus-plants.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    February 4, 2019
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    These links will help you.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/tips-for-pruning-hibiscus-plants-when-to-prune-hibiscus.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/how-to-care-for-hibiscus-plants.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    February 16, 2019
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    If you feel that you have encountered an endangered species, then contacting your local extension service would be a good start. This will help you find the closest one to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search

    After this, the next thing will be to know how to care for hibiscus. This collection of articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus

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    MichiganDot on
    February 20, 2019
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    Hardy hibiscus is tolerant of severe pruning however I would not do it annually. If your shrub is over-grown, you can do "rejuvenation" pruning by cutting all the branches down to 9-12 inches in late winter before leaves appear. On an annual basis, remove 1/3 of the oldest, largest branches to the ground. Every 3 years, you have a new, youthful, fuller blooming shrub. This method also controls overall height.

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    BushDoctor on
    February 24, 2019
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    Yes, but many of them do not contain the target compounds. Most of them are just decorative, but will not hurt you to use them for tea.

    In fact, all have edible leaves! You can boil them up like greens. The most popular hibiscus for tea will be the Roselle.

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