Overview
Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'El Capitolio' sport is a bushy shrubs in the genus Hibiscus, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'El Capitolio' sport 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 'El Capitolio' sport is a bushy, deciduous cultivar of the Hibiscus genus, known for its large, funnel-shaped blooms that appear through an extended flowering period. This plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for shrub borders, specimen planting, and hedging. Best grown in spring and summer, it can be propagated 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 'El Capitolio' sport 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 'El Capitolio' sport
- 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 'El Capitolio' sport?
Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'El Capitolio' sport prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'El Capitolio' sport need?
Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'El Capitolio' sport grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'El Capitolio' sport hardy in the UK?
Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'El Capitolio' sport 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 'El Capitolio' sport?
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
