Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'President') in the Tropical Hibiscuses Database - Garden.org

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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) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
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:	Other: red-orange
Bloom Size:	6"-12"
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

Alternative cultivar names:

'President'
'President's Red'

Common names

Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscus

Also sold as:

President Red

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Location: Thomasville, GA USA
Date: 2020-05-14
A newly released #Monarch (number 44 as of 5/14/2020) drying her

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Location: Thomasville, GA USA
Date: 2020-05-02
In my Butterfly Garden

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Location: Riverhead, NY
Date: 2017-06-25

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Location: Glendale
Date: 2018-09-30
Tropical Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'President')

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Location: Thomasville, GA USA
Date: 2020-05-09
A trio of blooms basking in the early morning sunlight on a beaut

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Location: Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Date: 2021-02-25

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Location: Glendale, AZ
Date: 2020-11-17
Hibiscus "President"

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Location: Robertsdale, AL
Date: 8/2/22
Midday

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Location: Robertsdale, AL
Date: 8/2/22
Midday

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Location: Grapevine, Texas USA
Date: 2020-05-07

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Location: Tampa, Florida
Date: 2021-12-20
Hibiscus at our big box store.

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photo credit: Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez

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Location: Grapevine, Texas USA
Date: 2022-05-24

Uploaded by LindsayG

Location: Riverhead, NY
Date: 2017-06-24

Uploaded by Whitebeard

Location: Lutz, FL
Date: 2016-04-20
For sale at Lowe's

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Location: Lowe's Garden Center, MI
Date: 2013-06-03

Uploaded by DaylilySLP

Location: Pinellas Park, FL
Date: 2016-05-29
Sunset Chapter, American Hibiscus Society show and sale

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Location: Lowe's Garden Center, MI
Date: 2013-06-03

Uploaded by DaylilySLP

Location: Pinellas Park, FL
Date: 2016-05-29
Sunset Chapter, American Hibiscus Society show and sale

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Comments:

Posted by SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Mar 26, 2012 5:19 AM concerning plant:

Another method sometimes used for over-wintering this tropical hibiscus variety is to cut them back to about 6-8 inches tall and store in the garage, basement or a closed dark room in the house with little or no light. Keep the temperature between 40° to 50° F. Do not water.

In the spring, put the plants outside, water and fertilize them. Blooms have been reported to occur after several months.

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