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    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'El Capitolio' sport

    Also Known As

    • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Salmon El Capitolio'
    • Salmon El Capitolio Hibiscus

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 8'
    • W: 5'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'El Capitolio' sport plant details

    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'El Capitolio' sport is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer apricot and orange flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, alkaline and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'El Capitolio' sport

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 0 FT - 5 FT - wide, 0 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: apricot and orange blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'El Capitolio' sport

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: seaside / salt and wind
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An uncommon variety with huge pendant apricot-orange blooms with a burgundy center and a miniature bloom-like stamen held from the center of the bloom. Deep glossy green foliage on an upright shrub. Easily trained into tree standards. Blooms prolifically.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'El Capitolio' sport plant

    How to Grow Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'El Capitolio' sport

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • wind tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange
      • apricot

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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