There are a wealth of spring-blooming perennials. Other great perennials flower in the fall. But in between — during the dog days of summer — it’s a lot more difficult to find plants that are willing to stand up to the hot Texas weather.Enter hibiscus. In all manner and forms, this great branch of the big cotton-plant family shines in the summer. They’re diverse and showy. Let’s look at some of the best:
Hardy hibiscus (mallows). This is the boldest-textured plant of the group. Its single flowers are as large as dinner plates, and you’ll find them in shades of red, pink and white, often with attractive two-toning. Their mature height is 2 feet to 6 feet, depending on the variety, and the plants spread by equal distances. While the flowers last only one day, they’re showy enough that they still make a statement. Unlike tropical hibiscus, this one is completely winter-hardy in Texas. It will die to the ground but will come back from its roots every midspring.
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Hibiscus flowers are striking while the sun is hot Life & Arts Star-Telegram.com
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