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Tropical Hibiscus (Standard) – Desert Horizon Nursery

Tropical Hibiscus (Standard)

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Categories:
Shrubs  ·  
Flowering Shrubs
Light
Morning sun / afternoon shade
Water
Moderate to high; regular, deep irrigation during the growing season; reduce in winter.
Size
4-8 ft tall × 4-6 ft wide
Habit
Rounded shrub
Toxicity
Non-toxic
Description
Tropical flowering shrub prized for large, showy blooms in a wide range of colors. Performs well in Phoenix heat with adequate water, afternoon shade, and protection from freezing temperatures. Best in warm, sheltered locations.
Bloom Time
Spring through fall
Deciduous / Evergreen
Evergreen
Special Features
Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Showy Flowers
Growth Rate
Moderate to fast
Growth Habit
Rounded shrub
Mature Size
4-8 ft tall × 4-6 ft wide
Flower Color
Red / pink / orange / yellow / white / or bicolor (varies by cultivar)
Foliage Color
Dark green
Landscape Use
Container / Patio, Hedge / Screen, Specimen / Accent
Garden Style
Container / Patio, Hedge / Formal, Pollinator / Wildlife
Soil
Amended / Rich, Prefers Acidic, Well-Drained
Companion Plants
Bougainvillea, Duranta, Lantana, Plumbago, Red Bird of Paradise
Non-toxic
Non-toxic
Care Instructions

Light: Morning sun, afternoon shade

Water: Moderate to high; regular, deep irrigation during the growing season; reduce in winter.

Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil amended with organic matter; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Mature size: 4-8 ft tall, 4-6 ft wide

Bloom: Spring through fall

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen

Growth rate: Moderate to fast