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Hibiscus Hawaiian Sunset in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Hawaiian Sunset'

 

Hibiscus 'Hawaiian Sunset'

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. 'Hawaiian Sunset' sports large showy blooms in gradations of orange, lavender, fading to yellow at the edges. Red throat, yellow stamen, with backround of medium to dark-medium green leaves.

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plant Features
  • Hibiscus Hawaiian Sunset likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Hibiscus Hawaiian Sunset likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

  • Hibiscus Hawaiian Sunset is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Hibiscus Hawaiian Sunset likes light and free draining

    Light and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Hibiscus 'Hawaiian Sunset'

Latin name

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Hawaiian Sunset'

type

Evergreen shrub or small tree

family

Malvaceae

ph

5.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Hibiscus Hawaiian Sunset likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Frost

    Hibiscus Hawaiian Sunset is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Soil

    Hibiscus Hawaiian Sunset likes light and free draining

    Light and free draining

  • Water

    Hibiscus Hawaiian Sunset likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant
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    When the plant will bloom

full grown dimensions

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

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Hawaiian Sunset'

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. 'Hawaiian Sunset' sports large showy blooms in gradations of orange, lavender, fading to yellow at the edges. Red throat, yellow stamen, with backround of medium to dark-medium green leaves.


Planting

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

This greenhouse variety should be planted in a greenhouse border or in 8-12 inch pots or tubs. Overwinter the plants between 7-10 degrees C. The plants, and particularly the variegated types, retain their foliage and remain colourful through the winter months if a temperature of of about 16C can be maintained and the compost is kept moist.

 

Flowering Season

From Mid Summer TO Mid Autumn

Hibiscus 'Rosa Sinensis' produces beautiful flowers from mid-summer to mid-autumn.

 
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