Hibiscus rosa-chinesis (& Varieties)
Posted: July 4th, 2013, 10:49 am
| Botanical Name | Hibiscus rosa-chinesis |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Hibiscus |
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| Local Name in Urdu | |
| Common Name | hibiscus |
| Life Cycle | both annual and perennial |
| Cultivar Name | ABC |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | woody shrubs and small trees |
| Height | 4-10 ft |
| Spacing | 36 in |
| Flowering Months | Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall |
| Flower Color | mixed |
| Growing Areas | hot areas |
| Frost Tender | yes |
| Exposure | full sun |
| Soil pH | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) |
| Propagation | By dividing the rootball From herbaceous stem cuttings and air layring |
| Uses | ornamental plant |
| Other Details | Hibiscus are large shrubs or small trees that produce huge, colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers over a long season. Other common names include Chinese hibiscus and tropical hibiscus.Hibiscus are deciduous shrubs with dark green leaves; the plants can grow to 15 feet tall . Flowers may be up to 6 inches diameter, with colors ranging from yellow to peach to red. Hibiscus can be planted singly or grown as a hedge plant; they can also be pruned into a single-stemmed small tree. The flowers are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.They like to be constantly moist, but not wet. Feed twice a month during the growing season and prune as necessary to control plant size and cut back errant branches. Cut branches back to just above a side shoot. Hibiscus are sensitive to cold and should be protected when temperatures dip into the 30s; container-grown plants should be brought indoors. Check plants periodically for pests such as aphids, white flies, and mealybugs. Use a horticultural oil or insecticidal soap to control these pests. |
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