Where others wilt, hibiscus can take the heat.(Home & Garden)(The art of gardening)

Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), July, 2007

Byline: Maureen Safarik The Planter's Palette When summer turns up the heat and the pansies are starting to look peaked, turn to hibiscus for some colorful help. These heat- loving beauties are at their prime during mid- to late summer, and their large, exotic looking blooms add a showy splash of brilliance to almost any sunny location.

Choose from tropical, perennial or woody species - all are sure to brighten up your patio, garden or landscape. Tropical species: Sometimes known as Hawaiian hibiscus or Chinese hibiscus, these handsome, glossy-leafed plants are perfect for container culture on a sunny patio or deck. Their brilliant funnel-shaped flowers are 4 or 5 inches across, and are available in many shades of red, pink, yellow or white, all with...