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    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis [double red form]

    Also Known As

    • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Double Red'
    • China Rose
    • Chinese Hibiscus
    • Double Red Hibiscus
    • Double Red Tropical Hibiscus
    • Hawaiian Hibiscus
    • Shoe Black Plant
    • Shoe Flower

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 4'-5'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis [double red form] plant details

    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis [double red form] is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red 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 - regular water. Does well in average, rich 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 red form]

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus rosa-sinensis [double red 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: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A loosely double Tropical Hibiscus with large deep red flowers that are borne in abundance practically throughout the year. This is a fairly full and compact growing hibiscus that lends itself to containers and tropical garden settings. The Double Red Hibiscus is considered to be one of the first cultivated Chinese Hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, the latter of which translates to the 'rose of China' or 'Chinese rose'. Interestingly, like we've seen other double flowered Hibiscus do, flowers produced during winter can be single, though when the days lengthen the plant goes back to producing the typical double flowers again. The flowers of the red forms of Tropical Hibiscus are used to shine shoes in places like India giving it the names Shoe Plant and Shoe Black Plant.

    By: Almost Eden

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

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

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

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

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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