Hibiscus: Hardy or Not? frustrated, 0 by jep2075

jep2075 wrote:
Hi All:

I hope you can shed some light on the issue of Hardy Hibiscus and if some varieties are "really" hardy. This will be the second year not that I have not had one come back. They were both describled as perennials but never came back. They are the variety that is low mounded and compact with huge 10-12 " blooms. These are not the the same ones that are very stalk like and come back like towering forces each year and require major staking. I live in Boston Zone 6a and both of those lower growing mounded Hibiscus where listed as hardy for my area no problem. Has anyone had the same experience? Maybe I'm missing something... but just dont get it. I have attaced a photo of one of the hibiscus plants that I am refering to that just did not com back. The other Hibiscus was the same exact low growing type but is was called "pino noir" Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks!!