The USDA Zone info is a great tool for gardeners to help us figure out your gardening schedule. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

In Calhoun you can estimate when you can plant hibiscus by looking at the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Hibiscus

Frost tolerance for hibiscus:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After the last frost has passed.

Since hibiscus require warm weather it is important to wait until after the last frost has passed before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant hibiscus in Calhoun is April. However, you really should wait until May if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant hibiscus and expect a good harvest is probably August. Any later than that and your hibiscus may not have a chance to fully mature. You can get started a little bit earlier by starting your hibiscus indoors.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is April 15 in Calhoun. You should expect an average low temperature of 5°F in the coldest months of winter.

Keep in mind that the actual date of last frost is an average because it is based on the USDA zone info for Calhoun and it changes from year to year. Half of the time in Calhoun you get a frost after April 15 so make sure that you are prepared to cover your hibiscus in the event of a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Calhoun

Here is the info for USDA Zone 7b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	October 15
Lowest Expected Low	5°F
Highest Expected Low	10°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 5°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 10°F.

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