Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Creole Lady'

Also Known As

Creole Lady Cajun Hibiscus

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

10a-11

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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Creole Lady' plant details

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Creole Lady' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender, salmon and yellow 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 'Creole Lady'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender, salmon and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Creole Lady'

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

A brilliant color scheme makes Hibiscus 'Creole Lady' a much-desired addition to your plant collection. The large, 7" flowers have silvery-white inner petals tinged in blue-lavender. A frilly edge of salmon-orange with a hint of yellow complements the overlapping petals. This synergy creates an elegant blossom sure to please any gardener. 'Creole Lady' has an upright and uniform growth habit and it's one of the most well-shapded hibiscus bushes we've grown.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Huge 7-9" bluish-lavender blooms are edged in coral pink rufflesand fades to a yellow edging with a blue center. A vigorous growing and well-branched Hibiscus. A New introduction for 2009! Provide partial shade in Southern climates.