About
This large spreading shrub or small tree, with stems covered in soft, star-shaped hairs and rich green toothed foliage. Funnel-shaped white or pink flowers appear from spring to autumn.
About the genus
Hibiscus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs, trees, annuals or perennials, with simple or palmately lobed leaves and large, funnel-shaped flowers over a long flowering season
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Shrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass, grow in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost in bright filtered light, providing moderate humidity and good ventilation. Water freely during the growing season and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter
PruningPruning group 9 little or no regular pruning evergreen shrubs
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 13-18°C in spring or propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, scale insects, mealybugs and glasshouse whitefly when grown under glass
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and powdery mildews