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 11
Plant Height: 4 to 6 feet
Plant Spread: 2 to 4 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Other: Violet-blue with deep magenta-red eye.
Bloom Size: 6"-12"
Flower Time: Year Round
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
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

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

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