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Texas Star hibiscusis a striking, easy-to-grow perennial across manyhardiness zones.
Learn how to add and care for this exotic beauty in your garden.
If the area receives partial shade, there will be fewer blooms and a leggy plant.
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While it can tolerate wet feet, it performs best in well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
During hot, dry periods, supplemental irrigation is needed.
Add several layers oforganic mulcharound the plant to help preserve soil moisture.
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Temperature and Humidity
Texas Star enjoys the high temperatures and humidity of the deep South.
Even if dieback occurs, the plant may produce new growth in the spring.
Since blooms appear on new growth, pruning can reduce the number of blooms.
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Deadheading the spent flowers is not necessary, but not harmful, either.
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Old wood will not root well.
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In the fall, allow pods to dry and turn brown.
Collect them and pop initiate the pods to remove the seeds.
Save the seeds until spring andsow them indoors in seed starter traysabout 6 weeks before the last predicted frost.
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Keep the soil warm and moist in an area with bright, indirect light.
The seeds will germinate in about 10-12 days.
Add a supporting trellis if the container is placed in a breezy area.
Place the container in a sunny area and keep the soil evenly moist.
Water twice a day on days with high temperatures.
Apply a water-soluble balanced fertilizer once a month.
Repot to a larger container when the plant becomes root-bound.
Overwintering
When cold temperatures arrive, the plant will naturally die back.
Bloom Months
In the southern U.S., blooms can appear in May and last through October.
In cooler growing areas, the blooms typically appear during June or July and into the fall.
How Long Does Texas Star Hibiscus Bloom?
Each Texas Star hibiscus bloom only lasts one day.
However, the plant will produce flowers for 4 to 6 months.
What Do Texas Star Hibiscus Flowers Look and Smell Like?
Texas Star hibiscus flowers are large, up to 6 inches across.
They are bright red to burgundy with four to five petals and a showy center stamen.
Enhance the nutrients in the soil with monthly feedings with a balanced fertilizer.
you’ve got the option to cut the stems within 4 to 6 inches of the soil.
New growth will appear in the spring.
Most pests can be controlled with insecticidal soap or horticultural oil sprays.
If the infestation is mild, blast away the pests with a stream of water.
The plants are susceptible to blight, rust, canker, and leaf spot.
If these fungal diseases become an issue,apply neem oiland remove and discard the affected branches.
Common Problems
As a native perennial, this plant is resistant to most problems.
It can tolerate overly wet roots and salt spray but it is not deer-resistant.
Adjust your care or transplant Texas Star to a new location.
