When can I plant Hibiscus that were dug up today due to construction. I live in Central Louisiana.?

Do I need to keep them inside until spring?

When can I plant Hibiscus that were dug up today due to construction. I live in Central Louisiana.?
If they were already growing outside, they are undoubtably hardy hibiscus. Go ahead and plant them outside where you want themn to grow, preferably in full sun. If they don't have any leaves, don't worry if they don't leaf out until almost May. They do leaf out later than other plants. Maybe April in your area.





If they were roughly treated when they were dug up, which often happens on construction sites, go to your garden center and get a bottle of root stimulator and water them with it a few times after they are planted. This will help prevent transplant shock and contains a rooting hormone to help them get started. If the roots are damaged, trim off the damaged parts before you plant them.





Pruning back the tops is a good idea, also, whether they are hardy or not. A damaged or shocked root system will recover better without so much top growth to support.
Reply:This is actually a good time to plant them in your area. The temps are down enough that the likelihood of shock is minimal. As with any transplant remember to keep them well watered for the first week or so to get them off to a good start. They need to reestablish their root system. Do not prune for the first year or you could kill them. However do pinch flower buds to encourage root growth. Wait to fertilize them for about two weeks and then make it half strength and use a fertilizer with low numbers. Your goal right now is roots not flowers.
Reply:if they are hardy hibiscus (rose of sharon) you can replant them right now. its best time to plant these as the roots will continue to grow and be in good shape come spring. if by chance they are tropical hibiscus, then pot them in big pots and keep inside till spring as they cant take cold weather. seeing as how these were dug up, they are probably tthe hardy ones.
Reply:put them in a container cover them with dirt to keep them moist not wet seriously doubt it will freeze enough to hurt them--the roots will hibernate till it warms up again ready for planting

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