Hibiscus in uk

[george.T.tort]

I don't know if any of you guys are able to help at all. I looked up hibiscus as I would like to grow some for my marginated. There seem to be hundreds of species grown in different climates. Are there any particular ones that will grow in the uk? And are there any that are particularly good for torts?

 

[JoesMum]

I live in the South East (Kent) and, despite climate change, have only ever successfully grown them indoors.

I manage without. There's plenty of other stuff that does grow easily in the UK for torts to eat.

 

[Len B]

Look to see if you can find, hibiscus moscheutos over there, it is very cold hardy, I grow it in Va, and Md, and never lost any to cold weather. Good Luck

 

[Tyrtle]

I also grow hibiscus moscheutos here in the Rocky Mountains (dry and cold). You can also look up Rose of Sharon bushes which are a close relative of hibiscus and cold hardy. There are also several varieties of malva sylvestris which are relatives of the hibiscus. This is one of our Russian's favorites:

http://www.perennials.com/plants/malva-sylvestris-zebrina.html