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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Halloween Party'

 
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Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus) (Info)
Species: rosa-sinensis (RO-sa-sy-NEN-sis) (Info)
Cultivar: Halloween Party

2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Height:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
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:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color:
Orange
Red-Orange
Brown/Bronze

Bloom Time:
Blooms all year

Foliage:
Evergreen
Smooth-Textured
Veined

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Provides winter interest
Suitable for growing in containers

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 woody stem cuttings

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

By kamia
Thumbnail #1 of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis by kamia

Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive kamia On May 4, 2004, kamia from Athens, TN
(Zone 7a) wrote:

I think I've enjoyed this hibiscus more than my other ones. It's always blooming. It was full of blooms during the lengthy cold spells this winter.. which was odd but I'm not complaining. I think it's a pleaser

Regional...

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

Ruskin, Florida



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