Hardy Hibiscus

[curly_kate]

Anyone know if a hardy hibiscus will make it through the winter in a pot in zone 6? I don't have room for it in the ground, and if I put it in the giant pot I have, it's going to be verrrry hard to move it.

 

[obsessed]

I am in zone 8A and it is ifffy on making it here. But I can and will make in most winters. And on colder winters with some mulch. could you drag it into the garage? maybe for the winter? Or go with a Rose of Sharon. They are just as nice with just as beautiful blossoms but most will make it in oyour area.

 

[curly_kate]

I've already bought it. The flowers are sooo pretty, and it was on sale! I think I might rearrange my bed and squeeze it in somewhere. Otherwise, I'll bring the pot in, just to be safe.

 

[Lavender2]

Do you know which variety it is?
If it is truly a hardy type, it should be winter hardy to zone 4 or 5 without protection. They will survive winter here, outdoors in a large pot.

The smaller, more compact types are better for pots. If it is one of the larger growing varieties, I would put it in the ground.
Mine are just starting to bud...

 

[lesa]

Just came back from Long Island. My In-Laws have 2 in huge pots. They use a dolly and store them in the garage (unheated) for the winter and bring them out in the spring...They looked nice and healthy- they are the braided ones, that is always appealing to me...