Tropical Hibiscus 'Petra'

Hibiscusrosa-sinensis

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species
rosa-sinensis (RO-sa-sy-NEN-sis)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Bloom Time
N/A
Foliage
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bright Yellow
Other Details
Other details
Blooms all year
Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Velvet/Fuzzy
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
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:

Ellicott City, Maryland

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Piedmont, MO (Zone 6a) | January 2006 | positive

Petra originated as a sport from Erin Rachael. On the first day, the blooms look nearly identical (neon pink/orange). Then on days 2 an...Read More

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