Hibiscus: Red Tropical Hibiscus - fear of bud drop - help me stop it!, 1 by KiMFDiM

KiMFDiM wrote:
So, I live in western New York, and have had this pretty little hibiscus tree for three years now. It never really did bloom much, I supposed that this was because it was so small at the time. I overwinter it indoors in front of my south facing sliding glass doors on a pebble tray.

It is beginning to get cold up here, we are looking at the lows in the 40's in a few days. I really want to bring this in now, but there is 31.....yes, 31 buds in varying stages on the plant. I'm afraid if I bring it in, the buds will drop.

Should I bring it in?
Should I drape a sheet over it?

I really don't want to lose the buds...early this summer, it got a little over 20 buds, but I would love to see this flower for the next month with the 31 buds!

What should I do?