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Hardiness: USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color: Red White/Near White
Bloom Time: Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage: Herbaceous
Other details: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: By dividing the rootball From herbaceous stem cuttings From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting: Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
On Apr 22, 2008, DallasDad from Murphy, TX (Zone 8a) wrote:
I've planted about twenty of these here just northeast of Dallas. They are very slow growing until the weather warms up. They like good-drainage, and don't seem to like clay very much. The ones I planted in planters with good potting soil are doing much better than the ones in the ground. However, only the summer will tell for sure.
On Aug 30, 2006, younggardener from Indianola, IA (Zone 5a) wrote:
This is by far my favorite flower. I have four hibiscus plants, including this cultivar. I love them so much and the just keep on blooming endlessly! :)
On May 16, 2006, gardenbeads from Warren, MI (Zone 5a) wrote:
This is a very beautiful hibiscus. The flowers are as big as small dinner plates. People keep asking me "What kind of flower is that?" as it is not a common plant grown in Michigan. It overwinters just fine and provides flowers from the end of July through to September if you give it some bloom booster before it flowers. Just remember not to overwater as the leaves will turn yellow and the buds will fall off. It prefers a drier spot and likes the heat.
This is a real show-stopper in New York. People don't expect to see hibiscus here. My first year with this plant, I was shocked at how long it remained dormant. It stays asleep even longer than Rose of Sharon. Mine did not show signs of life until June 1st. Then it just shot up. It is worth the wait!
7 members have or want this plant for trade.
