President Red Tropical Hibiscus |
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Malvaceae Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis President Red |
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Grows In | Zone 10A · 30° to 35° F through Zone 11 · Above 40° F |
Sun Exposure | Full / Mostly Sun, Morning Shade / Evening Sun |
Soil Drainage | Well Drained |
Resistent To | Heat |
Flower Color | Red |
Blooms | Spring Blooms, Summer Blooms, Fall Blooms |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Average Height | 6' to 8' |
Average Width | 6' to 8' |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Wildlife, Visual Attention |
Fragrances | None |
NOTICE: We do not ship our tropical plants to a location unless and until low temperatures are above 55 degrees Fahrenheit
Noteworthy Characteristics
President Red Hibiscus is prized for its large, orange-red flowers with a glossy rosy red eye. Each petal of the flower is round, ridged and ruffled like crepe paper, and barely overlapping. You can plant it in those far-away spots and it will still shine. Or plant it up close to enjoy the enormous flowers from close up. Glossy, dark green leaves are an extra-added bonus.
Uses
Where hardy outdoors, President Red Tropical Hibiscus is useful as a colorful accent or specimen shrub or small tree to highlight entryways, as a hedge, espalier to cover bare walls such as the spaces between windows, or in containers. Where not winter hardy, it can be used outdoors as an annual in beds or as a container plant that can be overwintered indoors or in a greenhouse when low temperatures drop below 55 degrees.
USDA Zones : 9b-11
Plant Type: Tropical Shrub or Small Tree
Height: 6-8'
Width: 4-6'
Sun / Light Needs: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Type: Well-drained
Water Needs: Medium
Fertilizer Needs: Feed as needed with water soluble fertilizer or 2 to 3 times during the season with a granular fertilizer
Maintenance: Low to Average
Flower Color: Orange-Red w/ Rosy Red eye
Bloom Season: Year round in warm climates
Fragrance: None
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer, Heat, Humidity
Salt Tolerance: Moderate
Houseplant Usage: Yes, primarily for overwintering indoors
How To Overwinter Tropical Plants Indoors