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herbacious hibiscus and related malvaceae
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Posted by alisonOZ SEQLD Aust (My Page) on Sat, Jan 1, 05 at 6:35
I am finding the thirst of some of these plants quite taxing. I'm growing most in pots and they really need a saucer of water under all the time to cope with heat and winds. I dare not plant out as I'm sure my raised beds would be death to them. Still, with plants some 4 and 5 ft tall, much as I love the flowers, they take some space.
Any other experience in Qld or am I just pushing my luck? I thought of a bog garden but then they really don't want constant sodden conditions.
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RE: herbacious hibiscus and related malvaceae
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I grew Hibiscus moscheutos in a semi-shaded position (under a pecan tree) and it did very well. My main problem was (and still is...) flea-beetles. I still haven't found a solution and have given up trying to grow Malvaceae and most Solanaceae out of the shadehouse.
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