Re: [gardeners] Tropical hibiscus
M T (gardeners@globalgarden.com)
Wed, 13 Nov 2002 16:26:27 -0800 (PST)
Hi Tom,
Thanks, I forgot to mention pruning them. I cut the silver queen back
by a third, but the braided double still has it's topiary shape.
Matt in Norfolk, Va. USDA zone 8
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>
> Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2002 05:23:04 -0500
> From: "T.L.Miller" <tlmiller@mac.com>
> Subject: Re: [gardeners] Tropical hibiscus
>
> Some people prune them to lessen the insect problem. Treat with
> products
> containing imidacloprid to control WFs. Supposedly Bounce dryer
> strips
> discourage many insects.
>
> Many people get blooms for much of the winter with the right
> varieties
> and the right conditions.
>
>
> Tom Miller
> ............................................
> If you like tropical plants like hibiscus, please see:
> <http://trop-hibiscus.com>
> ............................................
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