Strouper, do you have some way of providing some temporary shade where the hibiscus is planted now?

Is this a hardy hibiscus, or a tropical hibiscus? What zone are you? Lowe's likes to sell their tropical NON-hardy hibiscus right in with their perennials and shrubs to trick people into thinking they are hardy when they're not (grasses too). Do you have a picture of the plant, or give us a good description? If it isn't the hardy one, you will need to repot it anyway and keep it indoors for the winter, IF you live in an area subjected to frosts and freezing weather.

Karen

I agree with Morz. I'd put a lawn chair in front of it, give it a little shade, let the plant fight and settle it's feet down deep.

Are you sure it's a hardy one?

Karen

1st off thanks already for all the advise! I'm actually in the southern part of zone 5 (aka Indianapolis) & yes the hibiscus is one of the hardier varsities with the bigger blooms, I'll try to find the ticket to give you the exact name but let's just say that I see a LOT of this variety around the area. I've planted some other perennials that I've also gotten on closeout at Loews but they've mostly been hardier plants (such as lilies) & I should of know NOT to try the hibiscus but it was in such a small pot I figured the ground would just be better for it. I like the idea of providing it with more shade so I think that I'll try making a little awning over it with a bed sheet & hopefully that will help. Luckily today finally looks like it might be overcast with a little bit of RAIN! YEAH!!! Thanks again for all the advise. :)

lawn chair, laundry basket, bedsheet, there's tons of ways to give it shade and keep it watered. i think digging it up right away is just adding to the stress...........