Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscusrosa-sinensis 'Ross Estey'

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

Height

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
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