Hibiscus schizopetalus
Coral 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. Hibiscus schizopetalus is a tropical species with common names which include fringed rosemallow, Japanese lantern, coral hibiscus, and spider hibiscus. The red flowers are very distinctive with finely divided petals. Leaves resemble those of H. rosa-sinensis.
Contributed by @pianomojoe
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Full sun
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Free draining and fertile
Common name
Coral Hibiscus
Latin name
Hibiscus schizopetalus
type
Evergreens
family
Malvaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Free draining and fertile
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Water
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
1.50 M
3.00 M
Hibiscus schizopetalus
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. Hibiscus schizopetalus is a tropical species with common names which include fringed rosemallow, Japanese lantern, coral hibiscus, and spider hibiscus. The red flowers are very distinctive with finely divided petals. Leaves resemble those of H. rosa-sinensis.
Planting
From Early Spring TO Late Winter
It is best grown in rich, moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Plants appreciate abundant watering and fertilising when young. Plants are intolerant of drought. In areas subject to frost, plants should be grown in containers and brought indoors before first autumn frost for overwintering indoors in sunny areas with cool evening temperatures (55F to 65F)
Flowering
From Early Spring TO Late Autumn
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.
Planting
From Early Spring TO Late Winter
Look under the individual varieties for planting guidelines
Flowering
From Early Spring TO Late Autumn
Flowers are generally funnel-shaped and are showy but short lived.
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