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