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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

'Hot Red'


Hot Red Chinese Hibiscus, Hot China Rose, Hot Red Shoe Flower




Family
Malvaceae
Genus
Hibiscus
Species
rosa-sinensis
Cultivar
'Hot Red'
Category
Tropicals, Woody
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cold season protection under glass.
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
Landscape
Suitable as a border, hedge or specimen shrub.
Cultivation
Grow hibiscus in full sun to partial shade on slightly acidic, nutrient-rich soil. They can withstand an annual pruning back to old wood to control size and form.
Growth
Fast
Pests
Problems of hibiscus include insects such as mites, thrips, nematodes, scale, canker, mushroom root rot, and leaf spot.
Leaf Description
Glossy-green leaves, 15 cm long.
Flower Description
The flowers are large, generally red in the original varieties, and firm, but generally lack any scent. Numerous varieties, cultivars, and hybrids are available, with flower colours ranging from white through yellow and orange to scarlet and shades of pink, with both single and double sets of petals.
Notable Specimens
Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
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