About
This beautiful semi-double variety grows up to about 2 metres and bears large, lilac-pink to purple flowers with red sunbursts at the throat. With the right conditions expect abundant flowers from July until October. The dark green leaves are three-lobed, have toothed edges and turn yellow in the 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
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy, Columnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in neutral to slightly acidic or slightly alkaline, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Plant in a warm sheltered position in full sun to encourage flowering. Can also be grown in pots. Feed in spring, with a slow-release, high potash formula, such as rose food, and mulch in autumn to help maintain soil moisture levels and suppress weeds.
PruningVery little pruning required, especially in the first three years. After three years prune annually after flowering to maintain its shape and to help ensure the outer branches don't fall outwards - 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