Water

Soil should be consistently moist, but never soggy. Newly Planted (first 6 weeks): Water every 2 to 4 days. Check the soil frequently to ensure the original root ball does not dry out completely. Established Plants (After 1 Season): Water once or twice a week during extended dry spells.

Fertilizer

This plant doesn’t need very much fertilizer. Simply apply one annual application of a balanced slow-release fertilizer in the spring, paired with a simple top-dressing of organic compost.

Pruning

Cut the old, dead stems back to 6 to 8 inches above the ground in early spring just as new green shoots begin to emerge. Unlike woody shrubs, hardy perennial hibiscus dies completely back to the root system each winter, meaning the old stalks will not regrow.