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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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
Performance
Shade tolerance Full sun
Tolerance
Moderate drought
No frost
High coastal
Moderate drought
No frost
No frost
High coastal
High coastal
Growth rate Fast
Biodiversity
Bird
Insect
Pollinator
Bird
Insect
Pollinator
Climate Suitability
Climate suitability
Unsuitable Suitable
203020502070
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