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Malvaceae
Chinese Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Tropical splendor.
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Genus
- Hibiscus
- Native to
- Tropical Asia, China
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Type
- evergreen shrub
- Height
- 4-10 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- rich, moist, well-drained
- Water
- moderate to high
- Hardiness
- 9-12
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Chinese hibiscus is the national flower of Malaysia, where it is called 'bunga raya' (great flower).
- Each bloom lasts only one day, but a healthy plant can produce hundreds of flowers per year.
- The flowers are used to make a natural shoe polish in parts of tropical Asia, earning the nickname 'shoe flower.'
- Hibiscus petals are used in hair care products across South Asia; the mucilage acts as a natural conditioner.
- Over 10,000 hybrid cultivars have been registered, with the American Hibiscus Society cataloging new varieties annually.
Color meanings
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delicate beauty
1
fame
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glory