Tropical Hibiscus 'Enlightenment'

Hibiscusrosa-sinensis

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species
rosa-sinensis (RO-sa-sy-NEN-sis)
Synonym
Spacing
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 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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
Red
Gold (yellow-orange)
Other Details
Other details
Blooms repeatedly
Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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:

Hayward, California

Indio, California

San Bernardino, California

San Diego, California

Alvin, Texas

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Hayward, CA | May 2016 | positive

Should be like most of the hybrids,H.r.s.,tender to frost. I don't see a plant that is for less then a warm 9b.
Just picked this...Read More

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Delano, CA (Zone 9b) | February 2015 | positive

Have had this one for a little over a year, but its growth had been stunted after having a "playdate" with one of my pups. Amazingly, aft...Read More

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Indio, CA | April 2013 | positive

This Hibiscus blooms profusely, it is a medium sized shrub that is good for planting in pots for over-wintering. This is the first seaso...Read More

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