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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!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Hibiscus splendens plant

    How to Grow Hibiscus splendens

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

    See other plant types of Hibiscus for your garden

    Hibiscus 'Tosca'

    aka Hibiscus mutabilis x syriacus 'Tosca', Tosca Rose of Sharon

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-12'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Hibiscus 'Tosca' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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    Hibiscus schizopetalus

    aka Hibiscus schizopetalus 'Japanese Lantern', Coral Hibiscus, Fringed Hibiscus, Japanese Lantern, Japanese Lantern Hibiscus

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Hibiscus schizopetalus flower by Ziqqy J
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    Hibiscus tiliaceus [variegated]

    aka Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Variegatus', Hibiscus tiliaceus tricolor, Talipariti tiliaceum 'Albo-Variegatus', Mahoe Sea Hibiscus, Sea Hibiscus, Tricolor Hibiscus, Variegated Beach Hibiscus, Variegated Mahoe

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 8'

    Width: 8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Hibiscus tiliaceus [variegated] foliage by Almost Eden
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    Hibiscus denudatus

    aka Paleface, Rock Hibiscus

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Hibiscus denudatus by Stan Shebs
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    Abelmoschus moschatus ssp. tuberosus

    aka Abelmoschus moschatus var. tuberosus, Hibiscus abelmoschus, Hibiscus rhodopetalus, Hibiscus sagittaefolius, Hibiscus subnudus, Climbing hibiscus, Musk mallow

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-6'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Abelmoschus moschatus ssp. tuberosus flower by Peter Richardson
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