Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscusrosa-sinensis 'Sylvia Goodman'

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

Height

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

Hardiness

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
Red-Orange
Bicolor

Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Propagation Methods
Evergreen

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
Scarify seed before sowing

Patent Information

Foliage Color
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow