Hibiscus kept indoors won't bloom through the winter; the goal is to keep the plant alive and healthy. Even during the summer, hibiscus flowers last only a day -- on the plant or cut, in water or not.

Deep green leaves form a compact habit. ‘Holy Grail’: This is truly a special hardy hibiscus. Incredibly dark, near-black foliage hold 8-inch to 9-inch deep red flowers.

Hardy hibiscus features delicate 8 to 10-inch flowers with ruffled petals in shades of red, pink, purple and white, and can grow to 4-6 feet tall with a shrub-like appearance.

Perennial hibiscus, once established, can overwinter outdoors in USDA hardiness Zone 5 and southward. Simply trim back the plants in fall and keep them well mulched and watered.

Typically, a tropical hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, has glossy leaves and the perennial types, rose mallow hybrids are flat. ‘Holy Grail' has dark green foliage that has been aging to purple.

SARAH BROWNING For the Lincoln Journal Star Mar 20, 2021 Updated Apr 25, 2021 0 ...

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Typically, a tropical hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, has glossy leaves and the perennial types, rose mallow hybrids, are flat. Holy Grail has dark green foliage that has been aging to purple.