Botanical Name: Common Names:
Hibiscus rosa sinensis General Corteges Chinese Hibiscus, China Rose, Hawaiian Hibiscus,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Shrubs, Trees Rounded, Shrub Like
Description:
Compact evergreen shrub with dark green, white speckled glossy foliage and masses of small long-lasting single red flowers from Summer through to Autumn. Great as a small tree in a warm location or for containers. Grows approx. 2.5m tall x 2.5m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Hedging / Screening, Mass Planting, Topiary / Espalier, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Malvaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, White, Variegated
Flower Colour: Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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