Brilliant Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Brilliant'
Pronunciation: hi-BIS-kus ROH-zuh si-NEN-sis
SKU #04090
| Description | This hot red hibiscus will be the most potent color in your garden! Adds interest to far away spots, or plant closer to get a good look at the huge flowers. Plant as a specimen to highlight entries or gateways. Vigorous growth provides good cover for bare walls and spaces between windows. A frost-tender evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Keep soil consistently moist. |
| Blooms | Summer; nearly year-round in mild climates. |
| Mature Size | Grows to 12 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Special Features | Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Hedge |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Banana (Musa); Lantana (Lantana); Cordyline (Cordyline); Canna (Canna); Phormium (Phormium) |
| Care | Thrives in well-drained, enriched soils with neutral to slightly acidic pH. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, prune annually after flowering. |
|---|
This Plant's Growing Zones: 10-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 10
Good to grow!
Be Inspired
Buy Online
Your plant(s) will ship to the garden center you choose as soon as they meet our quality standards and the garden center schedules a shipment. This can be as little as 21 days, but may take longer depending on the plant growth and your garden center's scheduled shipments.
Please note, not all garden centers participate as delivery locations for online orders.
Buy Locally
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting. Please note, not all garden centers participate as delivery locations for online orders.
-
Armstrong 701 N. El Camino Real
Encinitas, California 92024 -
Lowe's 2515 Palomar Airport Road
Carlsbad, California 92008 -
Green Thumb-San Marcos 1019 W. San Marcos Blvd.
San Marcos, California 92078
About Us
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.