Hibiscus Spanish Dancer Plant

Hibiscus 'Spanish Dancer'

Family

Malvaceae

Origin

Mascarene Islands

Description

Exotic hibiscus 'Spanish Dancer'  is as vivid and ruffly as the many layers of ruffles on the skirt of a Flamenco dancer. The flower of 'Spanish Dancer' is a frilly 5-7" ball of orange, gold and yellow petals. It is the child of the classic hibiscus 'Burnished Gold.' The bush is upright, medium sized, and a good bloomer.

Environment

Hibiscus is heat tolerant and prefers neutral to acidic, well-drained soil and full sun.

Being a fast growing plant, hibiscus prefer well drained rich soil and regular watering. Thoroughly water to moisten the entire root-ball each time you water. Allow the soil to become slightly dry between watering approximately to a depth of between 1/2" deep for small containers to 1" deep for large containers. Never keep the soil soggy. Avoid using a saucer or empty any excess water from it 30-40 minutes after watering.

Landscape Use

Ideal for container plant or mixed border. Hibiscus plants are almost constantly visited by a variety of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.