Hibiscus Species, Brackenridge's Rosemallow, Ma'o hau hele, Native Yellow Hibiscus
Hibiscus brackenridgei
| 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 |
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
Textured
Other details:
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
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Seal Beach, California
Kissimmee, Florida
Kurtistown, Hawaii
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | 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. |
