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Hibiscus splendens

Also Known As

Pink Cottonwood
Pink Hollyhock Tree

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 6'-20'
W: 6'-20'

planting zones

9a-11

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Hibiscus splendens plant details

Hibiscus splendens is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in average and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus splendens

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 20 FT - wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, rare, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus splendens

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The Queen of the Hibiscus tribe! We are the only nursery in the universe to offer this RARE, exclusive & “splended” shrub Hibiscus species from Australia. It has girly, flower floozy goodness written all over it! Its flowers are a gynormous 6” across & red centered with bubble gum pink flowers. It’s from Australia, where it weathers drought very well & stays evergreen, although it is only marginally frost hardy (to 26 degrees F). It grows upwards of 6’ - reaching 20’ in the wild, but smaller in cultivation. The specimens I’ve seen are nice, well-mannered, rounded plants with silvery leaves, but the choice aspect of the plant is really the gorgeous and super-girly blooms. Va-va-voom!