Until the breakthrough introduction of 'Blue Angel' in 2012, hardy hibiscus bloomed only in red, white and pink. More than a decade ago, Dariusz Malinowski, a plant physiologist with AgriLife in ...

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The hibiscus is the queen of tropical flowers, and though most treat them as annuals, your love of them will grow by giving them some hand selected companions. Many of us have more than 100 days ...

And if ever a flower was suited to our hyper-visual moment, it is hibiscus. Rather than remain a potted plant on the patios of grandparents, it has been adopted by the young and social media-savvy.

After the breakthrough achievements of creating blue and maroon flower colors in hardy hibiscus, Texas A&M AgriLife plant physiologist and breeder Dariusz Malinowski, Ph.D., has now developed the ...

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In zones 9 to 11, hibiscus is fairly drought-tolerant once established, though it may not flower as often during dry spells. Plant it in well-draining soil and prune only once or twice per year.

From sorbet and salad dressing to tea, there are many ways to use the hibiscus flower as a vibrant ingredient.The hibiscus flower is enjoying increasing popularity as an ingredient in teas, libations, ...