Family: Malvaceae
(mal-VAY-see-ee) Genus: Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus) Species: rosa-sinensis (RO-sa-sy-NEN-sis) Cultivar: Fourth Of July
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Height 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) Spacing 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)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 SunBloom Color UnknownBloom Time Blooms all yearFoliage EvergreenProvides Winter Interest Smooth Velvet/Fuzzy |
Other details UnknownPropagation Methods From woody stem cuttingsFrom 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 seedSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information UnknownFoliage Color UnknownBloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterWhere to Grow Can be grown as an annualSuitable for growing in containers |