Hibiscus

Hi all

I bought two Hibiscus plants from Aldi about a year ago, and never got round to planting them anywhere. Knowing nothing about them (I was drawn to the picture on the label) I thought they'd died over winter, but they are greening up nicely now, still in their original pots.

I think I read somewhere that Hibiscus need ericaceous compost. Is this true for all of them?

If they do need ericaceous soil, can I put other smaller plants in the container with them? In particular I have some of what I thought was variegated ivy but not so sure now because it has a different name on the label.

 

"I think I read somewhere that Hibiscus need ericaceous compost. Is this true for all of them?"

News to me! I have grown several Hibiscus over the years, and all the gardens I've had have had alkaline pH so I doubt you need ericaceous compost.

A hard winter can knock them back, in my experience. Now you've mentioned it I must have a look at mine today and see how they are coping!

 

I've got them round my garden and certainly don't use ericaceous compost in any pots they are in. I lost a favourite over this winter, but the ones I bought from Aldi are going great guns.

 

Thanks folks. Now I have a bag of ericaceous compost to find a use for. I reckon I'll have to buy a couple of Azaleas now so it doesn't go to waste