Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Red Hot'

Also Known As

Red Hot Variegated Hibiscus

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 5'-8'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

10a-11

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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Red Hot' plant details

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Red Hot' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green, pink, red, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. 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 'Red Hot'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, pink, red, variegated and white
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Red Hot'

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

Red Hots has beautiful variegated foliage of green, white and tints of pinkish red. Almost always in flowers with 3" ruffled edge red trumpet like flowers. Likes sun and heat and thrives as a container plant. Sold in 4" pots . tricolor variegated leavesred flowers most of the yearlikes sun and heatgreat for containers, patio, sunroomtropical type

By: Accents for Home and Garden

This new variety of variegated Hibiscus is absolutely Red Hot with it's red, pink, green, and white foliage. The new growth starts out nearly maroon and lightens to a hot pink that sticks with it all season long adding its color to the landscape in broad strokes. 3-4" glowing red flowers add to its elegance in spring and summer.