2021 is the year of the hardy hibiscus, will bring bold color to yard By Norman Winter, Tribune News Service
Published: February 13, 2021, 5:50am
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7 Photos The Summerfic Holy Grail photographed in June shows the tropical looking feel of the large deep red flowers. (Norman Winter/TNS) (Photos by Norman Winter/TNS and Walters Gardens, Inc.) Photo Gallery
The National Garden Bureau has declared 2021 “The Year of the Hardy Hibiscus” and The Garden Guy thinks this is absolutely terrific. Actually, I would go a step further and say it is Summerific!
By hardy hibiscus, the bureau is referring to those with native DNA. You may not be aware but the hardy hibiscus commonly referred to as rose mallow is native to 33 states and Canada. Though you may see those long-lost cousins growing in the ditches and swampy areas, breeders have applied their magic and created dazzling selections.
Norman Winter, Tribune News Service
The National Garden Bureau has declared 2021 “The Year of the Hardy Hibiscus” and The Garden Guy thinks this is absolutely terrific. Actually, I would go a step further and say it is Summerific!
By hardy hibiscus, the bureau is referring to those with