Botanical Name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Common Name: Chinese hibiscus Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright rounded shrub with a fairly open branch structure; becomes large and dense with age Height 8-15' Spread 8-15' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun, partial shade inland Soil prefers a rich, well-drained, well-fertilized soil Hardiness some frost (zones 9, 12-16, 19-24); damaged below 30° Morphology: Leaves simple palmate/pinnate, alternate, lobed, ovate, serrate/dentate, dark green, glossy surface, glabrous Flowers large, bell-shaped flower, 3-5" diameter, terminal – spring, fall and intermittent Fruit 5-valved capsule (some varieties are sterile) Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings, grafting of varieties Usage: screen, espalier, free standing shrub, small tree, large accent, border, mass plantings, large container plant, large hedge; used for frequent, heavy displays of large tropical flowers Landscape Care: Watering prefers frequent watering Fertilizing balanced in early spring, again in summer Pruning head back and thin out after frost danger past-DO NOT SHEAR Pests/Diseases scale, mealybug, whitefly, giant whitefly, red spider mite Special Conditions/Other avoid pruning after Feb. for best blooming in Southern California. Origin: China Family: Malvaceae Notes: |
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