Botanical Name: Common Names:
Hibiscus coccineus Scarlet Rosemallow,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Shrub Like, Upright
Description:
Medium upright shrub that is dormant in Winter and appears again in Spring with large, five petaled bright red hibiscus flowers from late Spring through to Summer. Great for marsh, boggy areas and along the edge of a pond or dam. Grows approx. 1-2m tall.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Aquatic Garden, Borders / Shrubbery, Feature, Habitat
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Scale, White Fly
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Malvaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: High
Drought: Low
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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