Fiesta Hibiscus is a large tender tropical shrub treated as an annual with toothed foliage and large, color shifting flowers. These colorful flowers have rippled edges and open a warm orange with a white eye and quickly develop a red eye and expanding central pink flush. Outside plants in their zones will flower year-round or till frost, while indoor plants bloom through spring until late summer. Grows best with full sun and rich, moist well drained soils.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Southeast Asia and China |
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Height: |
6' - 8' |
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Spread: |
5' - 6' |
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Spacing: |
6' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
9 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Orange+Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Never let soils dry out. When in container, plant with moist pebbles to increase humidity. Protect from strong winds. No serious pests or diseases.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accent or Mass Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Patios, Foundation Plantings, Annual Beds, House Plants, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Butterfly Bush, Black-eyed Susan, Sneezeweed
IMAGES: Photoset by Forest and Kim Starr, (1) starr-100623-7751-Hibiscus_rosa_sinensis-yellowish_orange_flower-Pukalani_Plant_Company_Pulehu-Maui, (2) starr-090709-2453-Hibiscus_rosa_sinensis-pink_and_orange_flowers-Launiupoko-Maui, (2) Onasill - Bill Badzo, Toronto Ontario ~ Canada ~ Edwards Gardens ~ Botanical Garden ~ Hibiscus Rosa
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
