Hybrid Hibiscus, Mallow 'Red Flyer'

Hibiscus

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Synonym
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Foliage
Magenta (pink-purple)
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Selma, North Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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McLean, VA (Zone 7a) | November 2005 | positive

My Red Flyer grows to almost 12 feet! It has an amazing stalk/stem that is so thick and sturdy that it needs no support. This is a magnif...Read More

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Raleigh, NC (Zone 7b) | August 2005 | positive

Hybrid of Hibiscus coccineus x Hibiscus grandiflorus from Plant Delights Nursery. Grows into a huge plant - over 10 ft tall. Blooms con...Read More

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