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    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.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Creole Lady' plant

    How to Grow Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Creole Lady'

    • 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

      • salmon
      • yellow
      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    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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