Hibiscus Species, Tropical Hibiscus, China Rose, Hawaiian Hibiscus, Shoeblackplant
Hibiscusrosa-sinensis

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

Synonym:Hibiscus boryanus

Synonym:Hibiscus festalis

Synonym:Hibiscus storckii

Height

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

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
Pale Pink
Red
Orange
Bright Yellow

Other details
Mid Summer

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow