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Tropical Hibiscus 'Opening Act'

Hibiscusrosa-sinensis

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Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)

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Species

rosa-sinensis (RO-sa-sy-NEN-sis)

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Synonym

Height

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Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

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

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage

Scarlet (dark red)

Bright Yellow

Other Details

Other details

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Propagation Methods

Deciduous

Velvet/Fuzzy

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

From woody stem cuttings

From softwood cuttings

From semi-hardwood cuttings

From hardwood cuttings

By air layering

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Ellicott City, Maryland

Vieques, Puerto Rico

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