Hibiscus
Genus
Also called rose mallow
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Plant Type Perennial, annual, herbaceous, shrub” — How to Grow and Care for Hibiscus
“sow indoors 12 weeks before the last spring frost date” — Hibiscus: Planting, Growing, and Pruning Hibiscus Flowers
“full sun; the plants will grow in partial sun but will not flower as well” — Hibiscus: Planting, Growing, and Pruning Hibiscus Flowers
“All hibiscus are thirsty plants that need to be kept moist” — How to Grow and Care for Hibiscus
“Hardiness Zones 4-11 (USDA)” — How to Grow and Care for Hibiscus
“Mature Size 3-10 ft. tall, 2-8 ft. wide” — How to Grow and Care for Hibiscus
“Mature Size 3-10 ft. tall, 2-8 ft. wide” — How to Grow and Care for Hibiscus
“Or they can be rooted from a cutting in the spring” — Hibiscus: Planting, Growing, and Pruning Hibiscus Flowers
“sow indoors 12 weeks before the last spring frost date” — Hibiscus: Planting, Growing, and Pruning Hibiscus Flowers
“Hibiscus can be purchased as young plants from nurseries and are best planted in the spring” — Hibiscus: Planting, Growing, and Pruning Hibiscus Flowers
“To encourage abundant, healthy blooms with vibrant colors” — How to Grow and Care for Hibiscus
“Toxicity Non-toxic” — Hibiscus: Planting, Growing, and Pruning Hibiscus Flowers
“Insect pests of hibiscus include aphids, Japanese beetles, and whiteflies” — Hibiscus: Planting, Growing, and Pruning Hibiscus Flowers
“Avoid plants with brown spots on leaves as this can be a sign of a plant disease” — How to Grow and Care for Hibiscus
Who grows this
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13 cultivars
Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 7 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian