Hibiscus flowers are prized in cultures worldwide, with references dating all the way back to mythological times. These short-lived but dramatic and exotic beauties traditionally symbolize youth, ...

Not many of us here in Kona need to use fireplaces for warmth during our winter, but with the current chill in the air, a touch of fire might be a welcome addition to our gardens. We have a few red ...

Red flowers instantly draw the eye with their bold colors, and inspire displays of stupefied awe with their beauty. Jewel-toned hummingbirds seem to share the same sentiment. Celebrated as a keystone ...

Hummingbirds are a welcome visitor in just about any outdoor space. Whether you're attempting to attract more hummingbirds to your garden as a birdwatcher, looking to help out the local wildlife, or ...

There are hundreds of types of hibiscus with sizes and colors so varied it would take a lifetime to collect them all. The name of this gorgeous flowering plant comes from the ancient Greek word ...

Pinkish-red hibiscus flower with long yellow stamen and green foliage. - Anhie13/Shutterstock Hibiscus, the glamour queen of the garden, unfurls its short-lived blooms in variations of red, yellow, ...

Hibiscus plants can change colour and produce deep vivid red blooms if they're fed with the right things and looked after. They are one of the most colourful flowers that can be added to any garden - ...

Each year is an adventure in the garden and a chance to try something new. [Don’t try too many things all at once or you will get overwhelmed.] In 2012 I grew Red Thai Roselle, a type of hibiscus, for ...

The hibiscus, or bunga raya, is Malaysia’s national flower. This beautiful flower was chosen to represent the country, and it has been a symbol of pride ever since. But did you know that the hibiscus ...