Hibiscus Winter Care: Tropical vs. Hardy Types

Know Your Hibiscus

• Tropical: Glossy deep green leaves, 3–6" flowers in red, pink, orange, yellow, doubles. Not hardy below zone 9. Must come indoors before nights drop below 40–45°F.
• Hardy (Perennial): Dull medium green heart-shaped leaves, dinner-plate white/pink/red flowers with huge buds. Root hardy to zone 5. Dies back each winter.

Tropical Hibiscus Indoors

Sunny window, cool room (better than warm), dry foliage, water when soil dries. Use fast-draining cactus mix if soil stays wet. Discard after 4–5 years in pots.