Family: Malvaceae
(mal-VAY-see-ee) Genus: Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus) Species: mutabilis (mew-TAB-ill-iss) Synonym:Abelmoschus mutabilis Synonym:Hibiscus immutabilis Synonym:Hibiscus immutabilis Synonym:Hibiscus javanicus Synonym:Hibiscus sinensis
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Height 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)Spacing 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)Hardiness USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) 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 SunBloom Color PinkRed White/Near White Bloom Time Late Summer/Early FallFoliage DeciduousSucculent |
Other details UnknownPropagation Methods From semi-hardwood cuttingsFrom seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seedsProperly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored Soil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedFoliage Color UnknownBloom Characteristics UnknownWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterWhere to Grow Unknown |