Tropical Hibiscus 'Hawaiian Sunset'

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)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 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
Red
Gold (yellow-orange)
Other Details
Other details
Blooms repeatedly
Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By air layering
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 Diego, California

Bartow, Florida

Honomu, Hawaii

Brazoria, Texas

Spicewood, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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San Diego, CA (Zone 10a) | June 2004 | positive

You wanna see gorgeous, colorful, etc., hibiscus flowers, check out Hibiscusmania, American Hibiscus Society and Australian Hibiscus Soci...Read More

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Honomu, HI (Zone 11) | June 2004 | positive

Not gaudy at all to me....! It resembles a sunset!
There are some of these planted in the parking lots at the Prince Kuhio Kalania...Read More

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Spicewood, TX (Zone 8b) | June 2004 | positive

This is the most gaudy hibiscus I've ever seen! Good thing I like gaudy flowers. ;) When it blooms, you will DEFINITELY notice it from ...Read More

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