Monday, May 11, 2009

How long are hibiscus flowers supposed to last on the plant before they fall off?

I just got the plant and the first flower fell off two days after it opened. Is this a problem?

How long are hibiscus flowers supposed to last on the plant before they fall off?
I had a hibiscus plant last year and the blooms lasted two days. But as the season went on there were always new blooms. My biggest problem, we had a bad year for frost and I didn't move or cover my plant and lost it. My daughter has a hugh hibiscus plant growing outside her front door in Tennessee and all she does is cut it back each year and it grows crazy. It has blooms constantly but the also last about two to three days. It has even thrived in the winter. So maybe they do best planted in the ground. Hope this helps abit.
Reply:This is not a problem the flowers will last about one day, then fall off the second day, as log as you see other buds on the plant it is ok, they like alot of water but soil that has good drainage....the flowers are so pretty it is too bad that they only last a day or so....
Reply:perfectly normal, every time one flower fall off there is another one just about to bloom...that's the beauty of hibiscus always flowers year round (of course if you live in planting zone 9 and above)


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