General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: 4-10 feet
Plant Spread: 3-4 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Yellow and mauve
Flower Time: Year Round
Underground structures: Taproot
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Cuttings: Cane
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Tropical Hibiscus
  • Hibiscus
Also sold as:
  • Tropic EscapeĀ® Mango Daiquiri

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Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2014-08-07
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2014-05-06
Location: My backyard.
Date: 2014-08-17
In hot sunny location.
Location: Pinellas Park, FL
Date: 2019-05-05
Sunset Chapter, AHS show and sale
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2013-07-03
Location: My backyard.
Date: 2014-08-17
Fallen bloom when plant was in shady location.
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2013-07-12
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2013-07-03
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2013-07-03
Location: My backyard.
Date: 2014-08-17
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2013-07-10

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