Overview
Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Gypsy Music' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Hibiscus, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Gypsy Music' 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 'Gypsy Music' is a bushy, deciduous cultivar of 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 site 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. 'Gypsy Music' offers seasonal interest in spring and summer, reflecting the genus's extended flowering period.
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 'Gypsy Music' 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 'Gypsy Music'
- 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 'Gypsy Music'?
Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Gypsy Music' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Gypsy Music' need?
Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Gypsy Music' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Gypsy Music' hardy in the UK?
Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Gypsy Music' 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 'Gypsy Music'?
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
