Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscusrosa-sinensis 'Persian Rug'

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species: rosa-sinensis (RO-sa-sy-NEN-sis)
Cultivar: Persian Rug

Height

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Bloom Color
Full Sun

Bloom Time

Foliage
Bright Yellow
Lavender

Other details
Blooms repeatedly

Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Textured

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By grafting
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