Hot Shot™ Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Overview
Hot Shot™ Tropical Hibiscus, or Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, is an evergreen shrub with glossy green foliage and large, vivid red summer blooms that attract hummingbirds. It grows upright to about 4 feet tall and 5 feet wide. Best in full sun with well-drained soil and average water, it performs beautifully in landscapes or as a container thriller. Hardy in USDA Zones 9-11.
Sun FullWater Medium
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Medium
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 4–4 Ft.
- Mature width
- 5–5 Ft.
Classification
- Family
- Malvaceae
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