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Tropical Zone Gardening: deadheading, 1 by DaleTheGardener

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DaleTheGardener wrote:
Shari, We never hit anything anymore, we have 'time out' instead.

To train a shrub into an umbrella you need to start with a type that grows long flexible branches. The hibiscus in your photo isn't the right type. Here are two that would be suitable>

http://davesgarden.com/pf/showimage/41362/ or
http://davesgarden.com/pf/showimage/136680/

Takes time and a little pruning skill.