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Tropical Hibiscus, Rose Of China

Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Red'

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Overview

The Tropical Hibiscus 'Red', or Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, is a vibrant evergreen shrub that flourishes in USDA zones 9-11. Renowned for its large, showy red blooms, it reaches a mature height of 4-8 feet with a 5-6 feet spread. Preferring full sun, it requires well-drained soil and moderate watering. Ideal for focal points in gardens, it attracts pollinators while offering year-round visual interest with its glossy, dark green leaves.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 9–9Type ShrubClimate Subtropical
Tropical Hibiscus, Rose Of China (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Red') — is a vibrant evergreen shrub that flourishes in USDA zones 9-11

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
9–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Malvaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Tropical Hibiscus, Rose Of China (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Red') — The Tropical Hibiscus 'Red'; renowned for its large, showy red blooms, it reaches, image 73
Tropical Hibiscus, Rose Of China (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Red') — fertile soil is required along with regular watering; is a vibrant evergreen, image 66
Tropical Hibiscus, Rose Of China (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Red') — is a vibrant and robust flowering shrub that would serve as a stunning focal, image 56
Tropical Hibiscus, Rose Of China (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Red') — A mature Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Red' can reach a height of 5 to 8 feet with a, image 112
Tropical Hibiscus, Rose Of China (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Red') — Nutrients should be provided through monthly fertilization during the growing, image 68
Tropical Hibiscus, Rose Of China (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Red') — with peak blossoms in the summer months.<br><br>Preferring a warm climate; shrub, image 62
Tropical Hibiscus, Rose Of China (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Red') — While relatively low-maintenance, strategic pruning can encourage a fuller plant, image 45
Tropical Hibiscus, Rose Of China (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Red') — This evergreen perennial boasts glossy; protruding stamen that adds to their exotic allure
Tropical Hibiscus, Rose Of China (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Red') — A mature Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Red' can reach a height of 5 to 8 feet with a, image 88
Tropical Hibiscus, Rose Of China (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Red') — Renowned for its large, showy red blooms, it reaches a mature height of 4-8 feet, image 52
Tropical Hibiscus, Rose Of China (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Red') — Renowned for its large, showy red blooms, it reaches a mature height of 4-8 feet, image 100
Tropical Hibiscus, Rose Of China (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Red') — is a vibrant evergreen shrub that flourishes in USDA zones 9-11; fertile soil is required
Tropical Hibiscus, Rose Of China (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Red') — although it's important to avoid waterlogging; eye-catching red blooms which can reach a
Tropical Hibiscus, Rose Of China (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Red') — protruding stamen that adds to their exotic allure
Tropical Hibiscus, Rose Of China (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Red') — is a vibrant and robust flowering shrub that would serve as a stunning focal, image 32
Tropical Hibiscus, Rose Of China (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Red') — Preferring full sun, it requires well-drained soil and moderate watering; is a vibrant and
Tropical Hibiscus, Rose Of China (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Red') — Nutrients should be provided through monthly fertilization during the growing season; making
Tropical Hibiscus, Rose Of China (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Red') — This evergreen perennial boasts glossy; protruding stamen that adds to their, image 81
Tropical Hibiscus, Rose Of China (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Red') — with peak blossoms in the summer months.<br><br>Preferring a warm climate
Tropical Hibiscus, Rose Of China (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Red') — shrub for full or half; while relatively low-maintenance, strategic pruning can, image 96
Tropical Hibiscus, Rose Of China (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Red') — eye-catching red blooms which can reach a diameter of 4 to 8 inches; although, image 82
Tropical Hibiscus, Rose Of China (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Red') — and they exhibit a flowering pattern that lasts from spring to fall; a mature, image 109
Tropical Hibiscus, Rose Of China (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Red') — eye-catching red blooms which can reach a diameter of 4 to 8 inches; although, image 106
Tropical Hibiscus, Rose Of China (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis 'Red') — it attracts pollinators while offering year-round visual interest with its, image 79
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