Brilliant Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Brilliant'
SKU
04090
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.
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | hi-BIS-kus ROH-zuh si-NEN-sis |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Grows to 12 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer; nearly year-round in mild climates. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Hedge, Specimen, Cutting Garden, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Gift Plant, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Banana (Musa); Lantana (Lantana); Cordyline (Cordyline); Canna (Canna); Phormium (Phormium) |
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
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