Moderate to high water needs in Phoenix. Water deeply when the top inch of soil begins to dry; containers may need daily watering during extreme heat. Reduce watering in winter without allowing complete drying.
A compact tropical hibiscus with glossy green foliage and large, warm orange flowers with a darker red eye; best grown in a sheltered location in Phoenix.
Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade; protect from intense western exposure and reflected heat.
Water: Moderate to high water needs in Phoenix. Water deeply when the top inch of soil begins to dry; containers may need daily watering during extreme heat. Reduce watering in winter without allowing complete drying.
Soil: Fertile, organically enriched, well-drained soil; slightly acidic soil is preferred. Use a quality potting mix for containers.
Mature size: Approximately 4–6 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide in favorable conditions; usually smaller in containers or with pruning.
Bloom: Repeatedly from spring through fall in warm conditions; flowering may slow during extreme summer heat or winter cold.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in frost-free conditions; cold stress can cause leaf drop.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast during warm weather with adequate moisture and nutrition.