Overview
Hibiscus 'Oak Red'PBR is a bushy shrubs in the genus Hibiscus, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hibiscus 'Oak Red'PBR 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 'Oak Red' is a bushy, deciduous cultivar within the diverse Hibiscus genus, known for its large, funnel-shaped blooms. It thrives best in fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, requiring full sun and a sheltered, south-facing aspect. Hardy to UK zone H5, this cultivar is suitable for shrub borders, specimen planting, and hedging. It flowers throughout spring and summer, benefiting from moist but well-drained conditions and can be propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hibiscus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Hibiscus 'Oak Red'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Shrub borders, specimen planting, hedging
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hibiscus 'Oak Red'PBR
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, scale insects, mealybugs, glasshouse whitefly
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hibiscus 'Oak Red'PBR?
Hibiscus 'Oak Red'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hibiscus 'Oak Red'PBR need?
Hibiscus 'Oak Red'PBR grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hibiscus 'Oak Red'PBR hardy in the UK?
Hibiscus 'Oak Red'PBR has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Hibiscus 'Oak Red'PBR?
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Hibiscus genus
- Hibiscus 'Copenhagen'
- Hibiscus 'Mahogany Splendor'
- Hibiscus acetosella 'Haight Ashbury'
- Hibiscus acetosella 'Red Shield'
- Hibiscus arnottianus
- Hibiscus calyphyllusRock's hibiscus
- Hibiscus clayi
- Hibiscus coccineusAmerican scarlet rose mallow
