Hibiscus rosa sinensis
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- hih-BIS-kus RO-zah sih-NEN-sis
- Description
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This is a tropical evergreen plant known for its bold flowers that can be up to 6 inches across with a showy central tube. When grown outdoors it may rise to 10 feet. It has a spread of up to 8 feet, glossy green leaves, and declines when temperatures drop below 60F. This plant is often grown in containers and pruning helps to keep it compact.
Wildlife Value: Members of the genus Hibiscus support the following specialized bee: Ptilothrix bombiformis.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Hibiscus
- Species:
- rosa
- Family:
- Malvaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Stem Cutting
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Asia
- Dimensions:
- Height: 4 ft. 0 in. - 10 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 5 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Annual
- Houseplant
- Shrub
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Medium
- Texture:
- Coarse
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12-24 feet
- Usda Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Pink
- Red/Burgundy
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Edible
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Funnel
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 3-6 inches
- Flower Description:
- Stamens are in a showy central tube.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Opposite
- Leaf Shape:
- Elliptical
- Leaf Margin:
- Dentate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Width:
- 3-6 inches
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Houseplants
- Naturalized Area
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Edible Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Hedge
- Screen/Privacy
- Attracts:
- Pollinators
- Specialized Bees
