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Hibiscus hamabo

Also Known As

  • Hibiscus tiliaceus var. hamabo
  • Hamabo Hibiscus

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-15'
  • W: 4'-15'

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Hibiscus hamabo plant details

Hibiscus hamabo is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer burgundy, orange and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus hamabo

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 15 FT - wide, 6 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy, orange and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: fall color, tropical-looking, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus hamabo

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat, humidity and seaside / salt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

3-5" wide primrose yellow flowers with a burgundy eye that quickly fade to orange and near red are produced in summer on this vigorous large shrub to small tree-like Hibiscus with glossy rounded foliage. The Hamabo Hibiscus is an unusual species from China that is salt tolerant and provides beautiful fall colors ranging from yellows to near reds before dropping its deciduous foliage for the winter.

Gardening facts about Hibiscus hamabo plant

How to Grow Hibiscus hamabo

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
    • yellow
    • burgundy
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'-4'

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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