Overview
Hibiscus 'Sunshine Orange' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Hibiscus, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hibiscus 'Sunshine Orange' 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 'Sunshine Orange' is a deciduous, bushy shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. As a cultivar of the Hibiscus genus, it produces large, funnel-shaped blooms that contribute to an extended flowering period in spring and summer. This shrub thrives best in fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, requiring full sun exposure on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for shrub borders, specimen planting, and hedging, and can be propagated through 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 'Sunshine Orange' 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 'Sunshine Orange'
- 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 'Sunshine Orange'?
Hibiscus 'Sunshine Orange' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hibiscus 'Sunshine Orange' need?
Hibiscus 'Sunshine Orange' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hibiscus 'Sunshine Orange' hardy in the UK?
Hibiscus 'Sunshine Orange' 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 'Sunshine Orange'?
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
