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. Comes in many colors. Blooms attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Use as a house plant in frost areas. It needs 5 hours of bright light and well draining soil. In frost free areas, plant in full sun as this plant does well in heat. It does best with fertile, well draining, moist soil. It tolerates salt spray and saline soil.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
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, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Seascape, Tropical, Woodland
Accenting Features
Espalier, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen, Standard
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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.