Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ay) (Info) Genus: Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus) (Info) Species: rosa-sinensis (RO-sa-sy-NEN-sis) (Info) Cultivar: Kinchen's Yellow
Height: 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing: 36-48 in. (90-120 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: Full Sun
Bloom Color: Bright Yellow
Bloom Time: Blooms repeatedly
Foliage: Evergreen Smooth-Textured
Other details: Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Propagation Methods: From hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting: Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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