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Updated December 4, 2006 |
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Hibiscus rosa sinensis are tropical plants and will bloom all year as long as they have enough light and warmth.  As the days shorten from November through February, Hibiscus blooming slows down.  Conversly, as the days lengthen your tropical Hibiscus will bloom more frequently. |
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Light is probably the number one element affecting how often your tropical Hibiscus will flower.  I have seen them flowering when the temperature has been in the 30's.  If you have your Hibiscus in the house during the Winter, keeping them near a good light source such as a South facing window will give you Winter time blooms.  During the Summer, your tropical Hibiscus can tolerate full sun or light shade.  Remember though, with these exotic hybrids some perform better with more sun and some with more shade.  Each cultivar varies somewhat.  |
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I believe the best environment is some of each.  If you can provide sun in the morning and shade in the afternoon you will have the best combination.  Too much sun tends to bleach the Hibiscus blooms and on the hottest days (high 90's or 100+) and can burn the blooms.  Of course in extreme heat, your Hibiscus will want a lot of water to keep it from wilting.  Some shade will give you rich bloom colors and tends to give darker leaves.  Moderation is the key.  Too much shade will reduce the number of flowers you see.  Some sun, some shade will give you the best of both worlds...the most vibrant colors, the largest flowers and the greatest number of flowers. 
As for temperatures, the important thing is to make sure you don't allow your tropical Hibiscus to freeze (see Climates).  Some folks like to have their Hibiscus as annuals and that's okay too.  They plant their Hibiscus in their garden like a petunia and let nature takes its course.  However, if you want your tropical Hibiscus to live a long life, then protect it from the cold.  When the weather starts to turn in early November (here in Northern California), it's time to start thinking about bringing your tropical Hibiscus in for the winter.  See Winter Care for more information. 
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Remember that Hibiscus are year round plants. They slow their blooming in the winter due to temperature and more importantly there is much less sunlight.  So, if you want flowers in the Winter (and who doesn’t) they need some direct light from your sunniest window.  Grow lights can be used also but there goes the electricity bill.  There is one more thing about winter blooms.  You will notice on many varieties that the colors change with the coming of winter.  Pinks tend to be more pronounced and some other colors such as oranges will become even more intense.  October, while not officially Winter, is my favorite time of year for flowers.  |
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