About
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Queen Victoria' is a named, selected cultivar of the Chinese hibiscus producing large, tropical, funnel-shaped flowers in a regal colour form. A rewarding and ornamental plant for a warm conservatory or frost-free garden.
About the genus
Hibiscus are annuals, perennials, deciduous and evergreen shrubs and trees with palmately lobed leaves and large, showy, funnel-shaped flowers with a prominent, exerted column of stamens. Mainly from tropical and subtropical regions, they include both hardy and tender species.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead or damaged growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.