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Hibiscus 'Multi Tropic Red' PP26716

Also Known As

  • HibisQs® Multi-Tropic Red Tropical Hibiscus
  • Multi Tropic Red Chinese Hibiscus

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Hibiscus 'Multi Tropic Red' PP26716 plant details

Hibiscus 'Multi Tropic Red' PP26716 is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hibiscus 'Multi Tropic Red' PP26716

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, long-blooming, showy, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hibiscus 'Multi Tropic Red' PP26716

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bright red single flowers seem to cover up this vigorous and free flowering Hibiscus even as very young plants. The HibisQs® Multi-Tropic Hibiscus produce wave after wave of flowers that last about 2 days on densely branching compact plants that produce more buds and blooms per plant and are perfectly suited to containers or in the ground where reliably hardy. The latest in breeding in the Tropical Hibiscus line, the HibisQs® Multi-Tropic Hibiscus have an upright to spreading habit and will prefer some shade during the hottest portion of the day in hot summer climates. Provide a fertile well-drained average moist soil for the best results.

Gardening facts about Hibiscus 'Multi Tropic Red' PP26716 plant

How to Grow Hibiscus 'Multi Tropic Red' PP26716

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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