Gareth Carter: Hibiscus, the perfect choice for Whanganui gardens
Gareth Carter: Hibiscus, the perfect choice for Whanganui gardens 22 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM 6 minutes to read This summer so far has been warm and with intermittent rain, has been good for the garden. Like people, plants all react differently to the heat and some plants relish in it. In gardens where there is shelter from the wind, a hot microclimate ensues. This really encourages a spectacular flowering in plants such as bougainvillea, mandevillea, silk trees, jacarandas, petunias, tropical impatiens, flame vine and tropical hibiscus. Driving around the city I have seen some go...