Tropical Hibiscus 'Red Hot'

When I bought this plant on sale,the lady said that she never saw a bloom on them last year.I have had it for a moth now and I have yet t...Read Moreo a bloom.When I first saw it I thought it was some kind of Japenese maple.To me it looks more like a tree.Oh yeah,it really likes alot of water,water and more water...lol

I have had the "Red-Hot" hibiscus in a large pot for over a year. This is a variety of Hibiscus that is different from any other variety...Read More I have ever grown, and I live in central Florida where Hibiscus are everywhere! This variety is grown mainly for it's bright red foilage. The deep red flowers are very small and are hidden by the bright red foilage. In full sun the red hot Hibiscus needs twice the water of an average Hibiscus, and it also needs the sun to become bright red. It also seems to be more cold-tender than my other varieties of Hibiscus, and the leaves will burn just from a 60 degree brisk wind in the Fall. I rate this plant a positive for it's red foilage, but a neutral if you are looking for breath-taking flowers.