Hibiscus rosa-sinensis | Tropical Hibiscus, Chinese Hibiscus | Shrub
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the plant family MALVACE and Genus Hibiscus This Shrub prefers Moist, well drained soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun to light shade
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Hibiscus rosa-sinensis does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Hibiscus rosa-sinensis so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis tropical hibiscus,Chinese hibiscus is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis | Tropical Hibiscus, Chinese Hibiscus is either a deciduous plant which means it loses its leaves in Autumn or Fall or it can be classed as an evergreen but only for warmer climates (maintains leaves all year round). Beware using trees that lose their leaves around fish ponds.
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The flowers of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by Chinese hibiscus (also known as tropical hibiscus) including brown, gray, yellow and lavender. Common mordants used to fix the color to the fabric when dyeing with this plant include tin, chrome or alum. This somewhat tender plant can only survive cold winter nights that dip to 20 Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. Full sun to light shade is ideal for this species. It likes moist, well drained soils.
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis will under good growing conditions survive and prosper between 5 and20 years.
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is a woody perennial. Flowers: Chinese hibiscus (locally known in some parts as tropical hibiscus) has funnel shaped flowers with ruffled edges and prominent stamens. The flowers appear in various colors.
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis | Tropical Hibiscus, Chinese Hibiscus is classed as a flowering plant specimen. The flower's principle colouring is various. If the flower has other colours these flower accent colors would be described as … . Secondary color or not the flower is described as: funnel shaped flowers with ruffled edges and prominent stamens
This specimen plant will normally never grow higher than 8' feet will have an overall spread somewhere between ... not specified on this plants page
The Flowers of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … brown,gray,yellow,lavender
"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.
"Heat-zone Gardening: How to choose plants that thrive in your region's warmest weather", Dr. H. Marc Cathey with Linda Bellamy, American Horticultural Society, Time-Life Books, 1998.