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Hibiscus schizopetalus (Fringed Rosemallow, Chinese Lantern Hibiscus)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 21636



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Hibiscus
Species: Hibiscus schizopetalus
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Deciduous
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
  • Shrub
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • Summer
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Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
  • Ovate
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  • Container/Patio
  • Butterfly Garden
  • Coastal Garden
  • Greenhouse
  • Indoor
  • Tropical Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
  • Tolerant of Most Types
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Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
  • Hummingbirds
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Stem Cutting
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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zuzu's petals (2148) wrote on Oct 01 2015
This species has unique, pendulous flowers, which are clear red, or sometimes streaked lighter and can be somewhat variable.
The petals are highly reflexed and appear "fringed" along the edges.
The long stamen structure dangles beneath the flower, tending to curve upward at the end..

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