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Tropical Hibiscus 'Lady in Waiting'

Hibiscusrosa-sinensis

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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis by ecrane3
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Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
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Species
rosa-sinensis (RO-sa-sy-NEN-sis)
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Height

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Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Bloom Time

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Foliage
Pale Pink
Pink
Other Details
Other details
Blooms repeatedly
Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements
From softwood cuttings
Patent Information

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Foliage Color
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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