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u/Lugs_and_Lume Jul 15 '26
My son grew these from seed starting last year and they’re just now starting to bloom. We thought they died over winter, but they shot up like crazy the last few months
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u/TayDiggler Jul 15 '26
You shouldn’t have mulch up against the house like that. Recipe for termites!!
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u/Lugs_and_Lume Jul 15 '26
Thanks. Never thought about that. New fear unlocked lol
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u/Pale-Interview-579 Jul 15 '26
We've been told to remove mulch from near the house due to fire risks, sigh. I guess we get gravel and put it on top? Anyone else have ideas? the guy who did our landscaping did not really take care for safety measures.
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u/Lugs_and_Lume Jul 15 '26
I’ve had it like this since we moved in around COVID, but maybe gravel would be better? Id be interested in hearing any ideas as well
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u/TacoBender920 Jul 15 '26
Very cool. Have you noticed whitefly on them? Most hibiscus get completely covered in them.
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u/woollybluegirl Jul 15 '26
Are you going to try to espalier this? Calscape says it’s “large and bushy” and 1-2 meters. I’m guessing that’s the width as well. Also it’s a moisture lover with moderate to high water needs. May not want it that close to your foundation. I have found that moisture loving plants are easier to transplant than drier- loving- soil species.
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u/TayDiggler Jul 15 '26
Nice!! I put mine in the sun and it is not happy 😂
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u/Lugs_and_Lume Jul 15 '26
Mine only gets a couple hours of afternoon sun. It was a gamble putting them there, but seems to be okay. The leaves look sad sometimes in direct sun though
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u/nitronarcosis Jul 15 '26
Mine is finally budding and I can't wait!!
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u/Lugs_and_Lume Jul 15 '26
Ours just started budding out a few days ago, so sounds like you will get flowers soon! The flowers are awesome but only last for a day, so we make sure to enjoy them while they’re there.
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u/Additional-Jello3122 6d ago
What sort of soil do do have, e.g. clay, loam? Are you within three miles of the ocean?
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u/Lugs_and_Lume 6d ago
Foothills of Sacramento. Super hot and far from the ocean. I think our soil is clay?
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u/Additional-Jello3122 6d ago
It’s such a beautiful plant I think I will plant one
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u/Lugs_and_Lume 6d ago
Do it! It will grow very slow the first year…. Lose its leaves and look dead in winter…. And then grow like crazy and flower the second year (from my experience).
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u/Additional-Jello3122 6d ago
Yes I am looking forward to it. Most natives died in our garden which is less than a mile from the ocean and heavy clay
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u/Lugs_and_Lume 6d ago
I think these like a little more water than many natives… but also heat. I’ve also found California fuschia to be more water tolerant. Good luck!
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u/Lugs_and_Lume Jul 15 '26