General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Shrub
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| Life cycle: |
Perennial
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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| Water Preferences: |
Mesic
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| Leaves: |
Evergreen
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| Flowers: |
Showy
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| Flower Time: |
Year Round
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| Uses: |
Suitable as Annual
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| Wildlife Attractant: |
Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
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| Propagation: Other methods: |
Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Cuttings: Cane
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| Pollinators: |
Various insects
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| Containers: |
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
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- Tropical Hibiscus
- Hibiscus
Posted by
SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Apr 8, 2012 4:02 AM concerning plant:
HVH: "'Dragon's Breath' is a rare, beautiful, special collector's hibiscus that can be a challenge to grow. This offspring of 'Bonnie B' and 'Blushing Romance' has won dozens of hibiscus show awards, including Hibiscus of the Year. It has striking 7-9" single, maroon flowers with frosty white rays and brush strokes on each petal.
The compact, somewhat slow-growing bush prefers a mix of direct sun and shade, and blooms best in filtered light or part shade in the heat of summer. It can be grown as a potted plant or planted in the garden. It can have problems if over-watered in milder weather but also needs ample water when the temperatures are high. 'Dragon's Breath' is highly recommended for those with experience growing hybrid hibiscus."
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