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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 140MM

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Assorted

I am Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. My family originated from Tropical Asia.

Habit Shrub - Long Flowering

Plant family Malvaceae

I am a very popular species of Hibiscus characterised by large showy flowers. I come in dozens of cultivars blooming in every shade of the rainbow often with multiple shades in a single bloom. I have both single and double forms. I bloom for most of the year. Typically I am an open tall bush to small tree with large bright green leaves. I am hardy and easy to grow and drought hardy once established. My prolific blooms are popular indoors and as personal adornments despite being short lived. My flowers are edible and often used to dress dishes or to add colour to salad.

I am popular and will make you happy because...

My large, colourful, showy blooms appear all year, more prolifically during warmer seasons

My upright bushy form suits me to being a colourful informal hedge

I grow well in pots, a great way to brighten paved areas

Features

Ideal light: Full Sun to Part ShadeI thrive in full sun to part shade, in a sheltered position

Height: 3m Width: 2.5m(Size at point of sale approx. 45cm including pot)

Water needs: MediumI need moderate water once established

I prefer a moist, well drained soil

Frost tolerance: Low

Plant features

Cut flowers Coastal tolerant Every Shade Of The Rainbow flowers Green foliage Flowers Jan-Dec

Plant me:

In garden beds and general landscaping
As a hedge or screening plant

Tips for success

I benefit from a prune to shape early spring & an annual application of a slow release fertiliser

Suggested spacing: 1.6m apart.

Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun)

Water regularly while establishing, then check soil moisture before watering.

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Ongoing care

Prune to maintain a bushy shape and remove weak or crowded growth. Water during dry periods while actively growing.

Watering, mulch, feeding and pruning

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