Overview
Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Apple Blossom' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Hibiscus, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Apple Blossom' 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 x rosa-sinensis 'Apple Blossom' is a bushy deciduous shrub belonging to the Hibiscus genus, which includes a variety of growth forms with large, funnel-shaped blooms. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is best suited for shrub borders, specimen planting, or hedging. Flowering in spring and summer, it benefits from propagation 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 x rosa-sinensis 'Apple Blossom' 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 x rosa-sinensis 'Apple Blossom'
- 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 x rosa-sinensis 'Apple Blossom'?
Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Apple Blossom' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Apple Blossom' need?
Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Apple Blossom' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Apple Blossom' hardy in the UK?
Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Apple Blossom' 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 x rosa-sinensis 'Apple Blossom'?
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
