Tropical Hibiscus 'Ross Estey'

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
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
Coral/Apricot
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By grafting
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:

Fremont, California

San Leandro, California

Ocala, Florida

Scott, Louisiana

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Scott, LA | August 2004 | positive

Beautiful, large flowers. Mine is sitting in afternoon sun. Loves water, pruning encourages quick new growth. Doesn't like torrential rai...Read More

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