Re: hibiscus
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: hibiscus
- From: D* M*
- Date: Tue, 15 Jun 1999 14:51:00 -0500
>Hi all-
>I'm (finally) about to move my hibiscus topiaries outside (wanted to
>wait til after our vacation since they sometimes need daily watering
>outdoors).
>Question: Can they go right out into the sun as long as they're well
>watered or do they get "sunburned"? I don't have any full shade; the
>best I can do is morning sun until about noon.
>TIA
>Barb (southeastern PA, zone 6/7)
Barb...
Sunburn is a real possibility. Fortunately, I have a screened porch for my
plants to acclimatize them. Another possibility is to move them out when a
few overcast days are forcast, then avoid the strong afternoon sun if
possible. I suppose you could also cover them with a layer of cheesecloth.
Don Martinson
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin (Milwaukee suburb)
USDA Zone 5 (-10 to -20F)
AHS Heat Zone #4, Map at: ( http://www.suite101.com/userfiles/79/hz1024.jpg )
l*@execpc.com
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