Name: Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis "Tropical Hibiscus" Mixed Colours 23cmPot
SKU: AV014
Price: 429.0 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis "Tropical Hibiscus" Mixed Colours 23cmPot

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Weight: 10.00 kg

🌺 Hibiscus rosa-sinensis – Tropical Hibiscus

Botanical Name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Common Names: Tropical Hibiscus, Chinese Hibiscus, Chinese Rose, Hawaiian Hibiscus, Shoe-Flower

📌 Product Description

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, commonly known as Tropical Hibiscus, is a vibrant, evergreen shrub celebrated for its large, showy flowers in a wide range of colours including red, pink, orange, yellow, and bi-colours. Its glossy green foliage provides a lush backdrop to the spectacular blooms, which appear from spring through autumn, creating a tropical paradise effect in any garden.

Highly versatile, this plant is perfect for hedges, specimen planting, garden borders, or container displays. It thrives in subtropical and tropical South African climates and is a favourite for gardens seeking bold colour and exotic appeal.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 1.5 – 3 m

Spread: 1 – 2 m

Growth Habit: Upright, bushy evergreen shrub

Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun for best flowering; tolerates light partial shade

Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Water:

Regular watering during establishment

Keep soil evenly moist; avoid waterlogging

Feeding: Balanced fertiliser high in potassium during growing and flowering season

Maintenance:

Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage new blooms

Remove dead or faded flowers to prolong flowering

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring to early summer

Flowering Season: Spring to autumn (year-round in warm frost-free areas)

Growing Season: Spring and summer

Climate Suitability: Subtropical, tropical, coastal, and frost-free regions

Frost Tolerance: Sensitive to frost; protect during cold snaps

🌼 Additional Benefits

Large, showy flowers in multiple colours

Evergreen, glossy foliage year-round

Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

Ideal for tropical and contemporary garden designs

Excellent for container planting on patios and terraces

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Feature shrub in tropical-style gardens
✔ Hedges or screening plants
✔ Container planting for patios and courtyards
✔ Mixed borders with flowering perennials
✔ Pollinator-friendly gardens

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