About
The full height of the plant is covered with striking mauve pink flowers, with a deep red starburst at its centre, from late summer to autumn. This hibiscus is beautiful but what makes it really stand out is its columnar habit. It can reach between 3 and 4 metres high yet its spread is usually less than a metre, making this an ideal plant for the back of a border or a small space. Definitely one that could be fitted in anywhere in the garden!.
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
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy, Columnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Coastal
Care notes
CultivationMay be grown outdoors in mild, frost-free areas, or in large containers that can be moved indoors over winter. Outdoors, grow in neutral to slightly acidic soil in full sun, and mulch well over winter. Hibiscus need long, hot summers to flower well. Indoors, grow in bright filtered light with moderate humidity and good ventilation
PruningVery little pruning required, just prune away any broken or dead branches after flowering - pruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in late spring, by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or by layering in spring or autumn
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