General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 6-10 feet
Plant Spread: 3-4 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Multi-Color: apricot-deep pink blend, gold edge
Bloom Size: 4"-5"
Flower Time: Year Round
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Cuttings: Cane
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Tropical Hibiscus
  • Hibiscus

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Location: Livingston, TX
Date: 2014-06-13
My first Bloom Jimmy Spangler Hibiscus

Date: 2016-02-20
Location: My backyard.
Date: 2014-07-22
Another cut off, a little bit taller.
Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2009-05-18
Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2009-05-18
Location: My backyard.
Date: 2014-07-22
Piece cut from another plants.  Has pretty nice roots now...after
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Beautiful!! by tropicgirl Aug 4, 2014 7:36 PM 0

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