Tropical Hibiscus 'Pocahontas'

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species
rosa-sinensis (RO-sa-sy-NEN-sis)
Synonym
Hybridized
Black
Registered or introduced
2008
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Orange
Lavender
Brown/Bronze
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | February 2009 | neutral

Note courtesy of Charles Black, hybridizer (Posted with permission, on his behalf)

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