Daily
Water Requirement
Pink
Flower Color
Non Fragrant
Fragrance
Summer
Flowering Season
Hedge
Use
Hibiscus
Genus
Large
Size
Medium
Maintenance
Yes
With Pots
Outdoor Shade,Outdoor Sun
Sunlight Requirement
Balcony,Hedge,Outdoor
Use
Fringed Hibiscus
Family
Malvaceae
Origin
East Africa
Description
Fringed Hibiscus grows as a narrow, woody, evergreen shrub to 6-9’ tall on upright-arching stems clad with ovate, serrate, dark green leaves (to 5” long). Lantern-like flowers (to 3” across) bloom seasonally on long pedicels. Each flower features recurved, fringed, pink to red petals and a long slender pendent staminal column.
Hibiscus schizopetalus, commonly called 'Japanese lantern '. Although it is not native to Japan, its flowers droop from the branching in a manner reminiscent of Japanese lanterns, hence the common name.
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.
