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Red Hibiscus in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Hibiscus lunariifolius

 

Red Hibiscus

A genus of hardy and tender annuals, evergreen and deciduous shrubs or small trees. The tender, evergreen species such as H. rosa-sinensis, are popular conservatory or house plants in temperate climates. These plants require winter protection in these cooler regions and can be grown as pot plants. The hardy species such as H. syriacus are suitable for annual or mixed borders. 'Lunariifolius' is a tropical species usually grown in greenhouses or conservatories in the in temperate climates. It produces red flowers with prominent orange-tipped anthers. Plants in containers can be placed outside during the summer months or moved into shelter during the winter months.

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plant Features
  • Red Hibiscus likes full sun

    Full sun

  • Red Hibiscus likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

  • Red Hibiscus is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Red Hibiscus likes free draining and fertile

    Free draining and fertile

 
plant information

Common name

Red Hibiscus

Latin name

Hibiscus lunariifolius

type

Evergreens

family

Malvaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Red Hibiscus likes full sun

    Full sun

  • Frost

    Red Hibiscus is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Soil

    Red Hibiscus likes free draining and fertile

    Free draining and fertile

  • Water

    Red Hibiscus likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant
  •  
    When the plant will bloom

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Red Hibiscus is 1.00meters x 1.50meters 1.00 M 1.50 M

Hibiscus lunariifolius

A genus of hardy and tender annuals, evergreen and deciduous shrubs or small trees. The tender, evergreen species such as H. rosa-sinensis, are popular conservatory or house plants in temperate climates. These plants require winter protection in these cooler regions and can be grown as pot plants. The hardy species such as H. syriacus are suitable for annual or mixed borders. 'Lunariifolius' is a tropical species usually grown in greenhouses or conservatories in the in temperate climates. It produces red flowers with prominent orange-tipped anthers. Plants in containers can be placed outside during the summer months or moved into shelter during the winter months.


Planting

From Early Spring TO Late Winter

Look under the individual varieties for planting guidelines

 

Flowering Season

From Mid Summer TO Early Autumn

Flowering time from mid-summer through to early autumn.

 

Flowering

From Early Spring TO Late Autumn

Flowers are generally funnel-shaped and are showy but short lived.

 
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