Overview
Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Dainty White' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Hibiscus, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Dainty 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 'Dainty White' is a bushy, deciduous shrub belonging to the Hibiscus genus, which includes a range of shrubs and trees known for their large, funnel-shaped flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with moist but well-drained, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for shrub borders, specimen planting, and hedging. 'Dainty White' is best grown in fertile, well-drained soil and can be propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings, with its season of interest spanning spring and summer.
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 'Dainty 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 'Dainty 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 'Dainty White'?
Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Dainty White' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Dainty White' need?
Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Dainty White' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Dainty White' hardy in the UK?
Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Dainty 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 'Dainty 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
