Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Species

Shrub

Family	Malvaceae
Synonyms	Abelmoschus genevii, Hibiscus androphoro-petaloides, Hibiscus arnottii, Hibiscus cooperi, Hibiscus festalis, Hibiscus festivalis, Hibiscus fulgens, Hibiscus rosiflorus, Hibiscus storckii, Hibiscus tricolor, Malvaviscus fragilis, Malvaviscus puniceus
Common names	Chinese Hibiscus, Hibiscus, Tradewinds Hibiscus

Climatic Suitability
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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis: whole plant — Credit: geralg

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis: closeup leaves — Credit: Shami Narayanan

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Form

Height in cultivation 2 – 5 m

Spread in cultivation 1.5 – 4 m

Origin Exotic

Flower colour Orange, pink, purple, red, white, yellow

Flower period autumn, spring, summer

Leaf colour Green

Leaf loss Evergreen

Site

Urban space type Garden, park, street

Use feature, mass planting, screen

Soil texture loam, sand

Planting & Maintenance Well drained soil

Water use High

Performance

Shade tolerance Full sun

Tolerance Moderate drought
No frost
High coastal

Soil Salinity Low

Growth rate Fast

Biodiversity Bird Insect Pollinator

Risk - Flammability Low

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Climate Suitability

Climate suitability

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