Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Tropical Hibiscus, Rose of China
Description
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is an evergreen shrub. It is one of the most flamboyant flowering shrubs. It can reach 30 ft. tall in Hawaii. Individual flowers only last one day, but the plant blooms continuously.
Plant Type
Shrub, Vine
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
Gold, Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow, White
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Tropical
Accenting Features
Espalier, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen, Standard
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Swimming Pool
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.