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Tropical Hibiscus, Cajun Hibiscus 'Black Jack'

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

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Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)

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Species

rosa-sinensis (RO-sa-sy-NEN-sis)

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Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Bloom Color

Brown/Bronze

Silver/Gray

Bloom Time

Blooms repeatedly

Foliage

Evergreen

Smooth

Velvet/Fuzzy

Other Details

Other details

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Propagation Methods

From herbaceous stem cuttings

From woody stem cuttings

From softwood cuttings

From semi-hardwood cuttings

From hardwood cuttings

By grafting

By air layering

Seed Collecting

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Regional

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

San Bernardino, California

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Palm Bay, Florida

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