Tropical Hibiscus 'Space Oddity'

Hibiscusrosa-sinensis

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species
rosa-sinensis (RO-sa-sy-NEN-sis)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
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
Pink
Coral/Apricot
Lavender
Other Details
Other details
Blooms repeatedly
Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
From herbaceous stem cuttings
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
Regional

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

Clinton, Connecticut

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Lake Arthur, Louisiana

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
0
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San Diego, CA | January 2020 | positive

My spouse and I have seen this plant at the San Diego Zoo, specifically, planted next to the flamingo enclosure near the entrance.
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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | February 2009 | neutral

Note courtesy of Charles Black, hybridizer (Posted with permission, on his behalf)

Space Oddity is one of the most colorfu...Read More

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