Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Hibiscadelphus
Species: giffardianus
Category:
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing:
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Magenta (Pink-Purple)
Fuchsia (Red-Purple)
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Foliage:
Evergreen
Smooth-Textured
Other details:
This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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