Tropical Hibiscus are available in Colorado during the spring and summer seasons. Your Hibiscus should bloom nearly the entire summer in full or partial sun. Water daily and during high temperatures you might want to increase that to twice a day. Fertilize lightly and often since these beauties are heavy feeders. Your Hibiscus will reward you with daily blooms of magnificent color, and will alert you visually if more water is needed by showing drooping leaves. It's normal for the leaves to turn yellow from time to time. Just pinch them off, as well as the spent flowers; as it encourages more growth and fullness.

The Hibiscus, or Rose Mallow, is a man made hybrid and grows upright as a woody bush or tree and can grow to 8' in height and 5' in width when mature. By regularly pruning, it's easy to manage the size and shape you desire.

They will continue to grow and bloom if brought indoors over the winter by placing in a sunny south exposure. Be sure to check for aphids and spider mites before bringing into your home, and treat with any household plant bug solution if needed.

Take a walk on the wild, tropical side and get a Hibiscus. You'll enjoy it for years to come.