Red Hibiscus Standard is a large tender tropical shrub treated as an annual with toothed foliage and large, velvety red tube-like flowers with showy extended stamen. 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: |
4' - 10' |
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Spread: |
5' - 8' |
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Spacing: |
7' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
9 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
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: Francis Chung from Utara Subang Jaya, Malaysia, Red hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) (5835546195), CC BY 2.0, (2) Forest & Kim Starr, Starr 030415-0029 Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, CC BY 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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