Tropical Hibiscus 'Larger Than Life'

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species
rosa-sinensis (RO-sa-sy-NEN-sis)
Synonym
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Red
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By grafting
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
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

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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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