This handsome evergreen shrub displays a profusion of double, scarlet red blooms all summer long. An outstanding selection for bold, exotic color in tropical gardens. A versatile plant that is ideal as a hedge, screen, or background specimen. Well-suited to containers. Prefers a warm sunny location and exceptional drainage.
Plant Meta
Scientific Name | Hibiscus rosa-sinensis |
Growth Habit | Shrub |
Lifecycle | Perennial |
Sun Requirements | Full Sun to Partial Shade (6+ hours daily) |
Water Requirements | Wet Mesic |
Soil PH Preferences | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Maximum Recommended Zone | Zone 11 |
Plant Height | 8' |
Plant Spread | 4' |
Leaves | Evergreen |
Fruiting Time | |
Flowers | Showy |
Flower Color | |
Flower Size | |
Flower Time | Year Round |
Uses | Windbreak or Hedge, Dried Flower |
Edible Parts | Flowers |
Eating Methods | Tea |
Dynamic Accumulator | |
Wildlife Attractant | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Disease Resistances | |
Origin: | Monrovia |