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Originally Posted by enigma99a
Wow that's crazy.. why would they sell trees that wouldn't be hardy to the zone? They expect you to have a greenhouse? 
Also to they have bananas and tropical hibiscus? oh btw, I got some tropical hibiscus for only $4.50 for 1G there.. really cheap! |
It's not crazy,..its retail. Lowe's provides a 1 year guarantee on thier plants. If you can prove you bought the plant from them and have the receipt, you will get a replacement (not a refund).
But its a great deal for them. Few people keep their receipts and those that get replacements also buy more. Palms are special.....you probably won't notice that the plant is failing as it dies slowly. By the time it dies, the year is up.
In our area, many garden 'professionals' treat hibiscus as an annual. It dies to the wood in the winter but returns the following spring providing some tremendous color in the fall...