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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Chinese Hibiscus)

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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Hibiscus
Species: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Shrub
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • Flowers Continuously
Flowering End edit
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
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Suitable For edit
  • Container/Patio
  • Hedging/Screening
  • Low Maintenance Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Acidic / Peaty
Soil pH edit
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
  • Pink
  • Orange
  • White
  • Cream
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bird - food (fruit/berries/insects/seeds)
  • Hummingbirds
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Stem Cutting
  • Grafting - Cleft/Wedge
  • Grafting - Side-Veneer
  • Layering - Air
  • Layering - Simple
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Contributors For This Plant
Bernieh (621)
songlim18 (140)
greenfairy (53)
  purpleinopp (8118)
Frank (2698)
KatyBug (135)
Mrs. Galeassi (25)
Mrs. Hankshaw (146)
zuzu's petals (2148)


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Mrs. Galeassi (25) wrote on May 10 2012
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My all time favorite. So beautiful and tropical!! And they have such a variety of colors.

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