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Malvaceae
Tropical Hibiscus 'Stuffed Jalapeno'
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
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Family
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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Synonym
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Red
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured
Other Details
Other details
Unknown - Tell us
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
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
Unknown - Tell us
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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