Overview
Hibiscus 'XXL Fancy Eye' (Newbiscus Series) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Hibiscus, part of the Malvaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hibiscus 'XXL Fancy Eye' (Newbiscus 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 'XXL Fancy Eye' (Newbiscus Series) is a bushy deciduous shrub belonging to the genus Hibiscus, which includes a range of shrubs, trees, annuals, and perennials known for their large, funnel-shaped flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for shrub borders, specimen planting, and hedging. It flowers in spring and summer and prefers fertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade, 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 'XXL Fancy Eye' (Newbiscus 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 'XXL Fancy Eye' (Newbiscus 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 'XXL Fancy Eye' (Newbiscus Series)?
Hibiscus 'XXL Fancy Eye' (Newbiscus Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hibiscus 'XXL Fancy Eye' (Newbiscus Series) need?
Hibiscus 'XXL Fancy Eye' (Newbiscus Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hibiscus 'XXL Fancy Eye' (Newbiscus Series) hardy in the UK?
Hibiscus 'XXL Fancy Eye' (Newbiscus 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 'XXL Fancy Eye' (Newbiscus 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
