Overview

Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Madrid' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Hibiscus, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis 'Madrid' 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 'Madrid' is a bushy, deciduous cultivar of the Hibiscus genus, which includes a range of shrubs, trees, and perennials known for their large, funnel-shaped flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun with 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 suitable for shrub borders, specimen planting, and hedging. Its season of interest spans spring and summer, reflecting the extended flowering period typical of Hibiscus plants.

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 'Madrid' 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 'Madrid'

Propagation

Semi-hardwood cuttings

Pest resistance

Aphids, scale insects, mealybugs, glasshouse whitefly

Disease resistance

Honey fungus, powdery mildews

Frequently asked questions

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