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chrispat mule, Spain Oct 29, 2014

Hi

This is my first time hope this is ok. Can you tell me if my hibiscus should still be flowering at this time of year please, i live in murcia spain.

Many thanks Chrispat

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valal Natick, MA Oct 29, 2014

Chrispat,
Not sure what your weather is like, but in the northeast of the US, hardy hibiscus tend to flower over the summer into the fall, but would be declining now. In the southern areas of the US they also have tropical hibiscus that tend to flower alot longer than here in the US. Most of spain would be more in line with where I am: Northeast US

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WeeNel Ayrshire Scotland, United Kingdom Oct 29, 2014

Have a look around the neighbourhood and see if there are any other Hibiscus still in bloom, that will be your best bet.
The Hibiscus depend on the right conditions and that includes temp, so I suggest the plant is fine at is settled into the right environment you have got it in.

Once you feel the temp drop, the plant would normally respond by finishing forming flowers, dropping it's leaves and probably going into winter sleep,
at that time it will require less water and attention but just be keeping an eye on the plant.
Early next spring IF the plant has gone into winter sleep, you will notice new green shoots form on the stems and later flowering buds will appear.
I'm finding it difficult to give precise details as you dont give the type or name of the Hibiscus that you have and there are many types that grow different from other types of the same named plant, some need the same treatment and conditions while others need less heat and some are evergreen, (have leaves all year round.
Wish I could help you more with proper info but it's a case of looking around your own environment or go to a garden centre in your area and show pictures of your shrub, show the flowers and the leaf, all this will help the people who grow or use these plants in your area.

Good luck and Kindest Regards.
WeeNel.

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Diana_K Contra Costa County, CA(Zone 9b) Oct 31, 2014

Looks like Muracia is most like our USDA zone 10. I would think that Hibiscus ought to flower for a long time, but I am not sure what time they would stop blooming. That may depend on the variety.

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