These are my hibiscus babies that arrived today. Names are blue heaven, pumpkin pie, and spring fever. I planted them in pots so I can pamper them for a year. I love hibiscus flowers!

Those look nice and healthy!

Ooo, they sound really neat. Can't wait to see your pictures when they bloom!

Keep an eye out for spider mites, some hibs are mite magnets! Others like the older varieties never have any problems, it's hit or miss.

I have some neen oil ordered which is supposed to repel insects II'll spray them as soon as I get it. Stupid mites!

Soapy water also works great, not as a repellent, but if you do see some actual insects. About a tsp. of dish soap to a quart of water kills 'em.

I like to wait to spray until I actually see the bugs.

I've never heard of been oil, did you mean Neem oil? It's very good, but expensive. I'd save it for when you really need it.

I did mean neem

How cute!!!

Nice looking plants.

I absolutely love hibiscus.

May I ask where you got them?

hiddenvalleyhibiscus.com. they have a beautiful variety of colors. Even better, you can sort by color, size, etc.

OK thanks

Hibiscus and poppies are big favorites of mine

How long do poppies bloom ?

They're annuals, so most of them produce all summer.

OK cool. I didn't know if they die off like pansies when it gets hot.

Some do, if you plant many varieties, should be something blooming. I think Iceland poppies are the first blooms

My poor hibiscus babies, that I had just transplanted were attacked today when my goats escaped. They pulled them right out of the pots and chewed them. This is what I have left after repotting them

Don't worry .. they'll bounce back.