Common names:
Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscus

Also sold as:
  • Tropic Escape® Mandarin Wind

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 6a
Leaves: Needled
Flowers: Fragrant
Flower Time: Summer
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Hummingbirds
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Division
Crowns
Pollinators: Bats
Containers: Prefers to be under-potted
Conservation status: Near Threatened (NT)

photo credit: Derek Ramsey

'Mandarin Wind' was a featured
Plant of the Day for July 6, 2016.
Discussion Threads about this plant
Thread Title Last Reply Replies
Incorrect name by CarlosF Jun 6, 2016 3:41 PM 9
Name incorrect by CarlosF Jun 6, 2016 4:40 PM 1

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