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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis [double orange form]

Also Known As

  • Double Orange Hibiscus

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 4'-5'

planting zones

  • 10a-12

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis [double orange form] plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus rosa-sinensis [double orange form]

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in spring and summer
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus rosa-sinensis [double orange form]

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A loosely double Tropical Hibiscus with large pumpkin orange flowers that are borne in abundance throughout much of the where kept warm and provided with ample sunlight. Our Double Orange is a fairly full and compact growing, yet vigorous and free flowering hibiscus that lends itself to containers and tropical garden settings. Useful as a medium to large, free flowering informal tropical shrub, as a medium-sized hedge, or for medium to medium-large containers.

Gardening facts about Hibiscus rosa-sinensis [double orange form] plant

How to Grow Hibiscus rosa-sinensis [double orange form]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • wind tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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