Hibiscus (Hibiscus syriacus)
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❤️ Why you'll love it
A hardy, late-flowering shrub producing large, exotic-looking trumpet blooms from late summer into autumn, just as many other shrubs are fading. A reliable way to bring a touch of the tropics to a UK border.
🌿 Details
How to look after Hibiscus syriacus in the UK
Position & Light:
Grow in full sun in a warm, sheltered position. This hardy, late-flowering shrub produces large, exotic, trumpet-shaped flowers from late summer into autumn, loved by bees and other pollinators. It suits sunny borders, patios, shrub borders and large containers, and thrives in warmer parts of the UK.
Soil & Watering:
Plant in fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil. Water regularly in the first two years while the roots establish, and in dry spells through summer, as drought can cause bud drop. Container plants need regular watering. Mulch around the base with compost or bark in spring.
Feeding:
Apply a balanced fertiliser or a mulch of well-rotted compost in spring. A high-potash feed in summer encourages flowering, particularly for container plants.
Pruning & Maintenance:
Prune in mid to late spring, removing dead or crossing stems and trimming back remaining shoots by about a third to encourage flowering growth. Hibiscus is late to come into leaf, often not until late spring or early summer, so do not assume the plant is dead. Protect young plants in the first winters with a mulch around the roots and fleece in severe frosts.
Common Problems:
- Late leafing: Normal. Wait until early summer before assuming the plant is dead.
- Bud drop: Caused by drought, cold or sudden changes. Keep the soil evenly moist.
- Few flowers: Too little sun or a cool summer. Choose the sunniest position.
- Aphids: Common on young growth. Rinse off or encourage natural predators.
- Frost damage: Protect young plants. Cut back damaged growth in spring.
Supplied bare root, carefully packed with a moisture source to ensure freshness.
Plant height: approximately 30cm.
Please remember that most plants (except Evergreens) are dormant in Autumn/Winter so your order may have no leaves until Spring.
🪴 What Does Bare Root Mean?
Our plants have their full root systems but are carefully removed from the pot and soil before delivery.
The roots are wrapped in moist material and eco-friendly packaging to keep them fresh during transit.
It's less messy, reduces waste, and allows the plant to settle into your garden more easily once planted.
🌱 Sustainably Grown in Britain
Plants are sustainably grown and harvested at our nursery in the South West UK, without the use of pesticides or herbicides.
Packaged using biodegradable materials for an eco-conscious delivery.
📜 Certified & Compliant
We are APHA-authorized for Plant Passports: your assurance that our plants are healthy, pest-free, and meet UK plant health regulations.
🚚 Combined Postage & Fast Dispatch
No extra delivery charge when you buy multiple plants from us! Simply add all the plants you love to your basket and pay one flat delivery fee at checkout.
Shipped via UPS Express, so they are in transit for less than 24 hours: includes care cards tailored to each plant you order.
Orders are sent out at the beginning of each week to reduce time in transit,
see Delivery information.
📌 Planting Advice
Upon arrival, plant immediately in a cool, shaded spot (indoors or outdoors) and water thoroughly.
Once new growth appears, move to the final growing location.
💚 Our Guarantee
If your plant doesn't survive delivery*, just send us a photo and we'll send a replacement (or issue a refund).
No hassle, no worries.
* provided you accept the first delivery attempt