Tropical Hibiscus, Cajun Hibiscus 'Stolen Kiss'

Hibiscusrosa-sinensis

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species
rosa-sinensis (RO-sa-sy-NEN-sis)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Foliage
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White
Other Details
Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Patent Information
Foliage Color
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

San Leandro, California

Santa Rosa, California

Palm Bay, Florida

Port Charlotte, Florida

Shepherdsville, Kentucky

ST JOHN, Mississippi

Nederland, Texas

St John, Virgin Islands

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Santa Rosa, CA (Zone 9b) | February 2013 | positive

We keep our Hibiscus as an indoor potted plant in the bathroom where it gets bright light, a ton of humidity and many comments from guest...Read More

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Port Charlotte, FL | June 2012 | positive

It was the first time I'd bought Hibiscus on line, I bought a few different kinds including 'Stolen Kiss'. They were all healthy and in p...Read More

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San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | July 2007 | positive

Part of the Cajun Series from Dupont Nursery, an exotic hibiscus hybridizer in South Louisiana.

A compact plant with 8 to...Read More

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