How does Hibiscus syriacus (rose of Sharon) survive the winter? Detailed winter care methods
Whenever the flowers bloom, it is beautiful and lovely. The pink flowers are very endearing. This flower is best moved indoors in winter. After all, having a good winter is very important. You should pay attention to it when growing it. Below, the editor introduces the winter care methods for Hibiscus syriacus, and hopes everyone enjoys them.
Care methods for overwintering Hibiscus syriacus
First, choose a suitable environment for care
Hibiscus syriacus can be grown in pots or planted in the ground. Of course, these two planting methods are not the same in winter. Generally speaking, Hibiscus syriacus grown in flower pots is more afraid of freezing than when grown in the open air. After winter arrives, it is better to move it indoors, and then place it in a sunny spot, so that it can pass the winter safely. It can be placed on an outdoor balcony to prevent frostbite caused by frost and snow. When planted in the open ground, it is better to cover it with plastic film in winter. Plastic film has excellent heat preservation and anti-freezing effects.
Second, ensure reasonable lighting
Hibiscus syriacus is a flower that loves sunlight and warmth. It inevitably has high requirements for sunlight. In winter, when the temperature is lower, light becomes an important factor helping Hibiscus syriacus survive the winter. Therefore, during winter care, place Hibiscus syriacus in a place where it can get sun, and move it in time so that all sides of the plant are exposed to light, preventing long-term maintenance of light in one direction and causing biased growth of Hibiscus syriacus.
Third, prune the plant
To help Hibiscus syriacus overwinter better, the buds should be pruned in time in late autumn, cutting off long branches, dead branches, diseased branches, broken branches, or directly cutting branches, so as to avoid excessive consumption in winter. Nutrients affect the growth and development of the following year.
Fourth, reasonable water supply
Moisture is an important factor in the growth of Hibiscus syriacus. However, in winter Hibiscus syriacus will enter a dormant period. At this time the most important thing is not heavy watering, but light watering or simply stopping. If growers are not worried about not watering, then you can properly control the water and manage it well.
5. Fertilization
The treatment of fertilizer and water is basically the same, that is, when it enters the dormant period in winter, stop fertilizing or apply a small amount of fertilizer.
How to make Hibiscus syriacus bloom more
Selecting seedlings for potted Hibiscus syriacus
If potted Hibiscus syriacus is to bloom beautifully, the selection of seedlings is very important. When buying seedlings, you should choose well-growing, healthy and strong seedlings free of pests, looking green and glossy, lively and robust.
Potting soil for potted Hibiscus syriacus
If you are cutting or sowing seedlings, you should choose soil with good permeability. For example, common clay pots should use peat soil rich in humus, which has better drainage and aeration.
Seedlings of potted Hibiscus syriacus
When the seedlings are at the middle and lower stages, they must be acclimated slowly. First, we must ensure that the newly planted seedlings are not exposed to direct sunlight, so that the seedlings can adapt to the environment over time. Do not place them in the sun immediately. Direct sunlight will cause them not to bloom or to die. Usually within less than a week they can be moved to an indoor balcony for care.
Fertilizing potted Hibiscus syriacus
As the seedlings continue to grow, their water and nutrient needs also increase. At this point, we need to fertilize the flowers in time. The fertilizer applied should be selected from water-soluble fertilizers with good solubility, and the watering water is usually poured into the potting soil around the roots of the flowering seedlings. Sprinkle compound fertilizer on the potting soil and wait for the flowers to slowly absorb it.
Light for potted Hibiscus syriacus
At the end of the young tree stage, you can place it on the balcony and give it sun. The length of lighting time determines the growth rate of the flower seedlings. Therefore, it is better to let the flower seedlings receive sunlight every day so that they can grow healthily, and they should not be placed in dark corners.
Water for potted Hibiscus syriacus
Maintain light while also ensuring sufficient moisture. Therefore, it is necessary to pay more attention to observing changes in the flower seedlings on ordinary days, water the plants regularly, and keep the soil moist. However, you should also note that watering should not be done during the rainy season or in rainy and humid weather. At this time, the pot should not have too much water, to avoid affecting the plant's ventilation or causing poor roots.