Hello Everyone, I am getting ready to winterize my Midnight Marvel, Rose Mallow Hibiscus. I bought a large roll of Burlap to wrap around the whole plant. I know that new flowers only come from new growth. So, do I cut the stems at the end of winter or later. And should I cut the stems about 6 inches above the ground or lower? I will also put about 6 inches of large pine needles around the base of the plant. Is this correct and is there anything else I should be doing. Once again, thank you all for any help. I am in New Paltz, N Y. (Zone 5)
Your hibiscus will be ok the growing zones 5-9 . I’m in zone 8 and they do well without any extra protection during hard freezes. What you have planned to do to protect your hibiscus is all good techniques.
