Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
Family: Malvaceae
The Hibiscus flower is often associated with the tropics, where an extraordinary diversity of cultivars have been bred for use in the landscape. A wide range of flower colors exist, and there are also many flower sizes and shapes that depart from the traditional Hibiscus form. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis cultivars are also appearing as potted plants in the flower trade.
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Tags:
bright, flower, ornamental, shrub, sun, tropical
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Cultivation: Medium-sized shrub for USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11. Grows best in partial to full sun with moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 4' to 12' (1.2 m to 3.7 m) tall with a spread of 4' to 10' (1.2 m to 3 m).
Flowering: Blooms year-round or from late spring through mid-fall.
Propagation methods: cuttings, grafting, seeds.
Size: Reaches 4' to 12' (1.2 m to 3.7 m) tall with a spread of 4' to 10' (1.2 m to 3 m).
Flowering: Blooms year-round or from late spring through mid-fall.
Propagation methods: cuttings, grafting, seeds.