I have 3 healthy, happy, spreading Hibiscus plants in my garden blooming and growing happily. Unfortunately, they are HUGE and laying on top of many of their surrounding 'neighbor plants' - crushing them. What do you do to make these guys stand up rather than spread all over the ground? Do you tie them up or trim them?
Yes, you can trim them and it sounds like yours are in need. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/tips-for-pruning-hibiscus-plants-when-to-prune-hibiscus.htm
How can I repair a small branch partly torn form the main trunk of a 2-foot tall hibiscus? It will leave an 'open wound' on the trunk if I just cut it off.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/tips-for-pruning-hibiscus-plants-when-to-prune-hibiscus.htm
The branch should be cleanly pruned (cut) from the tree with sterilized shears. Then, let the wound air heal. Do not use sealant. Most often, plants can heal themselves without any problems.
Live in SC. My hibiscus come back each year. I have three plants and all three bloomed beautifully this spring. Two continue to bloom, but one is having problems. All the buds turn brown and die before they open. I've used Bayer Systemic but it doesn't seem to help. Some leaves have holes, so I've also tried Sevin dust.
It sounds like thrips. They attack the base of flowers and new growth, causing them to die. They can be difficult to see. The Sevin should help, but make sure you are focusing on the flower buds when applying. Here is more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/controlling-thrips.htm
How long do the hibiscus blossoms last? Mine fell off the next day after it rained on it. It is such a beautiful red blossom.
The hibiscus flower normally blooms for only one day, opening in the morning and wilting by late afternoon. To compensate for this, the buds grow quickly and are opening all the time, sometimes producing more than a hundred blooms in a season.
Are there different types of Hibiscus? Will all hibiscus survive through winter?
Yes, there are many different types of Hibiscus. Tropicals, found in many garden centers, will only survive in the warm climates of Zone 9 and higher. They need to be brought into the house to survive in a colder zone. Hardy hibiscus, sold as hardy hibiscus, will survive to Zone 4 but I would recommend winter protection of a covering of mulch. They are very late to emerge in the Spring and should be marked with a label so they are now mistakenly dug and thrown away. Add to this all the natives and hybreds and there is a broad spectrum of hibiscus available with survival dependent on where you live. Check zones while researching. Harder hybiscus are awesome plants that produce very large flowers and are currently the rage. Many new hybreds are available - search Hardy Hibiscus Fireball or Cranberry Crush. Rose of Sharon is also classified as a hibiscus and is grown as a speciman or is great for a living hedge in warmer climates. If a hibiscus is yellow or orange, it is tropical. Just an afterthought.
Is it possible to split the root of my hibiscus plants? The roots seem to have outgrown the area I have them in and I would like to transplant some to another area.
Do I need to remove spent flowers on my hibiscus plant or will they fall off?
As you probably know, flowers only last a day. They will fall off but are kind of unattractive until they do. Your option - let them fall or cut them off.