I bought this plant last summer and had several huge gorgeous blooms by the next winter (I live in FL). Waiting impatiently for my hibiscus to bloom again (they don't bloom in the super hot days of summer here). Of four different plants I bought, this was the only one to make it through the hurricane and winter. Highly recommended.
Even when very young, this produces prolific amounts of stunning blooms. They should have named this one "Happiness" or "Joy" instead of "The Path" because the color it produces just makes you smile every time you see it.
My husband and I purchased a Path hibiscus almost 2 years ago, and though it's a slow growing plant, it's absolutely worth waiting for. It bloomed 4 times this winter, and it's just bloomed again this week with 3 more buds ready to open any time now. Since the new England weather is a little unstable and the plant is touchy, we keep it in our big window and it does extremely well. Eventually we will move it outside when its strong enough. What a beauty!
I have had one Hibiscus for over 25 years and decided to branch out. I bought "The Path a few weeks ago ( I cheated and got one with buds from the greenhouse.) It's blossomed and it's true to photograph: large pretty orange to salmon inside, but hat got me its the bloom has lasted about three days so far. My one other has simple orange blooms that last one day.
Very happy with "The Path" and look forward to "Delta Dawn" budding out soon.
I was given "The Path" by a friend after the gasline to my greenhouse froze in Nov. 2014. "The Path" had a rough first winter, dropping buds and leaves in the uneven temperatures, but after a summer outdoors and a new heater installation in the greenhouse, this plant makes my life beautiful. She's grown up to my chin and is loaded with bud after enormous bud. The shiny, deep emerald leaves and spectacular blossoms--up to 7" across--give beauty for three days, opening slowly, and remaining open for two full days. I don't know what I did without her. Keep her warm (above 60 at all times) and give her sun and slow-release fertilizer and stand back. Wish I could attach a photo!