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 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

'Erin Rachael' was a featured
Plant of the Day for February 22, 2016.
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Location: Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, USA
Date: 2018-12-14
Location: Longwood gardens, PA
Date: 2015-08
conservatory

Date: 2009-09-16

photo credit: Derek Ramsey
Location: Longwood Gardens PA
Date: 2016-06-08
conservatory
Location: My Garden - Lake Jackson, TX
Date: 2010-05-02
Bloom Close-Up
Location: Pinellas Park, FL
Date: 2016-05-29
Sunset Chapter, American Hibiscus Society show and sale

photo credit: Claire H.
Location: Longwood Gardens PA
Date: 2014-06
conservatory

Date: 2009-07-19

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