Hibiscus arnottianus — Bushy

Overview

Hibiscus arnottianus is a bushy shrubs in the genus Hibiscus, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hibiscus arnottianus grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include shrub borders, specimen planting and hedging.

About

Hibiscus arnottianus is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family Malvaceae. It is a shrub or small tree native to the islands of Oahu and Molokai in the Hawaiian Islands, where it grows in tropical rainforest. The species is threatened by competition with invasive non-native plants and by predation and habitat degradation by introduced animals. Invasive plants alter its native habitat and compete for space, light, moisture, and nutrients. feral pigs (Sus domesticus), goats (Capra hircus), and axis deer (Axis axis) damage plants and degrade the species' habitat by excessive browsing, trampling, and rooting for food. In the garden it prefers full sun and loam soil. In UK gardens it is hardy in most of the UK (RHS H5). Suggested uses include shrub borders, specimen planting and hedging. It tolerates neutral soils, moist but well-drained conditions and south-facing aspects. Plant out after last frost in fertile, well-drained soil.

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