Hibiscus Species, Chinese Lanterns, Japanese Lanterns, Fringed Rosemallow, Waltzing Ladies
Hibiscusschizopetalus

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species: schizopetalus (ski-zo-pe-TAY-lus)

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

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

Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Other details

Unknown

Propagation Methods

From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Foliage Color

Unknown

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Unknown