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)
Plant Height: 2 to 4 feet
Plant Spread: 2 to 4 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
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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Trade name information:
Series: Tradewinds™
Trade Name: Orange Sunset Wind
Cultivar name: 'Tradewinds Orange Sunset Wind'
Common names
  • Tropical Hibiscus

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Location: My Garden in PA
Date: 2023-02-07
Blooming in winter
Location: Gardenfish garden 
Date: June 12 2021
My first tropical hibiscus.
Location: My Garden in PA
Date: 2023-02-07
Overwintering inside house
Location: Grapevine, Texas USA
Date: 2021-04-10
Location: Gardenfish garden
Date: June 12 2021
Beautiful color!
Location: Grapevine, Texas USA
Date: 2021-04-09

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