Hibiscus schizopetalus

Also Known As

Hibiscus schizopetalus 'Japanese Lantern'
Coral Hibiscus
Fringed Hibiscus
Japanese Lantern
Japanese Lantern Hibiscus

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 5'-6'

planting zones

10a-12

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Hibiscus schizopetalus plant details

Hibiscus schizopetalus is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer coral, red and salmon flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus schizopetalus

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: coral, red and salmon blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, showy, tropical-looking, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus schizopetalus

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Central African species has an upright and spreading form which highlights the deeply curved petals and dangling stamens. Often called "Japanese Lantern," it's a sporadic bloomer. But when it does flower, watch out!

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

JAPANESE LANTERN CORAL - A rapid growing semi weeping tropical plant with the most unusual flowers. Exotic dangling 5 petaled flowers, coral red, fringed and lacy, recurved petals make this a spectacular variety. Flowers periodically year round, followed by oblong cylindrical seed capsules. Likes sun and humidity, minimum temperature 60 degrees. Hardy zone 10. Also known as Coral Hibiscus or Chinese Lantern.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

The fringed recurving coral-red petals are unique to this Hibiscus species. The bright tropical flowers hang like Japanese lanterns from the vigorous branches. An easily grown and free-flowering tropical and a definite conversation piece. Easily trained into tree standards. Blooms prolifically throughout summer.