Tropical Hibiscus 'Night Fire'

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species
rosa-sinensis (RO-sa-sy-NEN-sis)
Synonym
Hybridized
Goulding
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
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
Red
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Velvet/Fuzzy
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
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
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Foliage Color
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
Suitable for growing in containers
Regional

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

Chula Vista, California

San Bernardino, California

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Palm Bay, Florida

Port Charlotte, Florida

San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Gardener's Notes:

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Port Charlotte, FL | August 2015 | positive

This is one of my favorite hibiscus plants, I was disappointed in 2010 my first Night Fire hibiscus died. A few months ago I bought anoth...Read More

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(Zone 11) | September 2010 | positive

All varieties of Hibiscus are grown in Puerto Rico and are used in many ways including as hedges. They thrive in many types of soil and p...Read More

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