Fancy hibiscus splash tropical colors in the summer garden. By Kathy Huber, Garden Editor, Houston Chronicle Updated July 11, 2014 10:10 p.m.

They draw the eye (and hummingbirds) with large petals, fancy centers, and vibrant colors. There’s nothing subtle about hibiscus—and that’s probably why so many people love these flowers.

My view is that if you're going to have a plant as hotblooded as a tropical hibiscus, you need to keep it under a tight optical rein. If you don't want it to clash with your Hawaiian shirt, go for ...

The tropical hibiscus produces some of the most lurid blossoms in the garden — a broad, ruffled, flared collar around a central antenna full of knobbly, nectar-rich protuberances. The flower ...

Across the tee-box in my backyard, my neighbor has been turning his pool into a virtual paradise with a pergola and rock work. Now all he needs is a South Pacific Sipper! This sounds like the perfe… ...

The tropical hibiscus produces some of the most lurid blossoms in the garden — a broad, ruffled, flared collar around a central antenna full of knobbly, nectar-rich protuberances. The flower … ...