Tropicals, Woody > Hibiscus > Hibiscus rosa-sinensis > Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
China Rose, Rose of China, Rose Mallow, Rose of Sharon, Chinese Hibiscus
Origin: Tropical Asia and China.
| Family |
| Malvaceae |
| Genus |
| Hibiscus |
| Species |
| rosa-sinensis |
| Category |
| Tropicals, Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9 - 11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c - H4 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -10 - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 14 - 50 |
| Height |
| 1.2 - 3 m |
| Spread |
| 1.5 - 2.4 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| Broadleaf evergreen shrub grown for its large, showy flowers. |
| Landscape |
| Excellent as specimens, hedges or screens. In areas where not winter hardy, plants are excellent in containers that may be brought indoors in autumn or grown as houseplants. |
| Cultivation |
| Best grown in full sun to partial shade with moist, organically rich, well-drained soil. Tolerant of deer. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. |
| Shape |
| Typically a dense, 'shrubby' form. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| ID Characteristic |
| Large and distinct flowers. |
| Habitat |
| Tropical areas globally. |
| Leaf Description |
| The leaves are alternate, ovate to lanceolate, often with a toothed or lobed margin. |
| Flower Description |
| The flowers are large, conspicuous, trumpet-shaped, with five or more petals, and are 4 - 18 cm across. They bloom whenever the light levels are sufficient. |
| Fruit Description |
| The fruit is a dry five-lobed capsule, containing several seeds in each lobe, which are released when the capsule splits open at maturity. |
| Colour Description |
| Foliage is green. Flowers can be white, pink, red, orange, peach, yellow, or purple. |
| Texture Description |
| Leaves are glossy. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| Tea can be made from the flowers and is enjoyed around the world both hot and iced. The tea is known for its red colour, tart flavour, and vitamin C content. |
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