Hibiscus: Here is Hibiscus that will not bloom, 1 by BogweedBuck

BogweedBuck wrote:
Well, in my quasi-limited experience, virtually all varieties of hibiscus that I have dealt with over the years are ready bloomers. If the conditions are right they go bonkers! With a larger, established specimen "one flower per main branch per day" is a reasonable expectation.

Their needs are rather simple:

Light. They crave LOTS and LOTS of light. Sort of like personal lubricant when referred to in regards to one particular activity: "Too much is almost enough."

Moisture: Don't let the soil get bone dry. This is (in my very best impersonation of Rainman) bad, bad ... very bad. By the same token, don't keep them drenched. Almost all varieties of hibiscus are not happy with wet foot. Root rot is NOT your friend.

Fertilizer: I can really get behind the curve on this with as many plants and gardens we have. Since these are blooming machines in the summer I typically will nail the soil with some fertilizer "spikes" in early May. Now that it's July I hit mine pretty hard with a high 'P' count (10-30-15, for example) or "Bloom Booster" type fertilizer.


Granted, lots of varieties will take little "breaks" during the summer, but usually not for too terribly many days. Some will "rest" for a week or so, but not too often.

This gal shoots up anywhere from 2 to 5 new blooms every day.