Growing Tropical Hibiscus in Utah: Container Culture and Winter Protection

Tropical Hibiscus Care in Cold Climates

Your "baby" plants with 1–2 main stems are almost certainly tropical hibiscus (H. rosa-sinensis), not hardy perennials.

Container Culture

• Use large pots (12–14 inch) with well-draining mix.
• Outdoors in full sun summer; water daily in heat.
• Bring indoors before frost (early Oct in Utah).
• Place in south-facing window; keep at 60–65°F; water sparingly.
• Return outdoors after last frost.

Resources

• Tropical Hibiscus Care
• American Hibiscus Society

Do not plant in ground; they will not survive Utah winters.