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Hibiscus brackenridgei

 
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Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus) (Info)
Species: brackenridgei (brak-en-RIDJ-ee) (Info)

Synonym:Hibiscus brackenridgei subsp. brackenridgei

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Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy-Textured

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
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)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral trifunov On Oct 30, 2004, trifunov from Brandon, MS (Zone 8a) wrote:

This is a native, endangered plant of Hawaii, where it is also the state plant. It can be grown as an annual as it flowers early from seed. If perennial it usually reaches around 10ft in the garden, but can be larger. Fast grower, needs little watering, can flower twice a year, each bloom time lasting about 2 months.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Seal Beach, California
Kissimmee, Florida
Keaau, Hawaii



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