General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
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

'El Capitolio Peach' was a featured
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Location: Orlando Florida
Date: 2010-08-15
Hibiscus El Capitolio Tequila Sunrise

Date: Sep 19, 2011 3:41 PM
Location: Mysore, India
Date: 2014-03-02
The cool morning sun from the other side makes it glow!
Location: DeLand Florida
Date: 2013-04-16
Dragon Wing Begonia maculata is in the background. The center loo
Location: DeLand Florida
Date: 2014-05-16

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