Brad Estergaard wrote: > > Does anyone know of a WWW source of information on grafting/budding of > Hibiscus. My plant is getting so tall and leggy and I would like to graft > it into a more shrubby shape if possible. > > I was thinking of just cutting off the growing tips and side veneer > grafting them to the base of the plant. Any comments? Hello, I used to grow Hibiscus and was a member of the local chapter of the American Hibiscus Society. Grafting is done because hybrids usually do not have extensive root systems and some garden variety hibiscus have better root systems. You graft the hybrid wood scion (a viable piece of the hybrid stem or branch) to the plain jane with the superior root system. This gives you a plant that has the beauty of the hibiscus hybrid and the vigor of the plain jane plant roots. The idea is similar to the grafting of patent roses or citrus trees. Any questions? I hope this is clear. John Sorge jsorg@hal-pc.org