Overview
Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis Sunny Cancun ('Hican'PBR) (Sunny Cities Series) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Hibiscus, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis Sunny Cancun ('Hican'PBR) (Sunny Cities Series) 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 Sunny Cancun ('Hican'PBR) is a bushy, deciduous shrub belonging to the Hibiscus genus, known for its large, funnel-shaped blooms. This Chinese hibiscus 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. 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 Sunny Cancun ('Hican'PBR) (Sunny Cities Series) 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 Sunny Cancun ('Hican'PBR) (Sunny Cities Series)
- 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 Sunny Cancun ('Hican'PBR) (Sunny Cities Series)?
Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis Sunny Cancun ('Hican'PBR) (Sunny Cities Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis Sunny Cancun ('Hican'PBR) (Sunny Cities Series) need?
Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis Sunny Cancun ('Hican'PBR) (Sunny Cities Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis Sunny Cancun ('Hican'PBR) (Sunny Cities Series) hardy in the UK?
Hibiscus x rosa-sinensis Sunny Cancun ('Hican'PBR) (Sunny Cities Series) 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 Sunny Cancun ('Hican'PBR) (Sunny Cities Series)?
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
