Crown of Bohemia Hibiscus

Name: Crown of Bohemia Hibiscus
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 04103

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Crown of Bohemia'

Pronunciation: hi-BIS-kus ROH-zuh si-NEN-sis

SKU #04103

USDA Zone

10-11

Your climate might be too cold for this plant:

OVERVIEW
Description	A beautiful shrub valued for its golden yellow, fully double blooms with deep orange-red throats and lush, glossy green foliage. Summertime blooms create a very showy accent specimen. Adds tropical flair to containers for patios and courtyards. A frost-tender evergreen.
Light	Full sun
Watering	Keep soil consistently moist.
Blooms	Summer; nearly year-round in mild climates.
Mature Size	Moderate growing; reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Evergreen
Special Features	Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs
Growth Rate	Moderate
Growth Habit	Rounded
Flower Attributes	Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers

STYLE
Landscape Use	Border, Container, Espalier
Design Ideas	Plant next to patios, entries and in courtyards, where its beauty can be accentuated with flowers beneath and vines overhead. With its glossy, dense foliage, this Hibiscus creates a solid hedge or screen. Plant as a specimen to highlight entries or gateways. Very good choice against cream-colored plaster or stucco walls. A good cover for unsightly side yard fences and spaces between windows. Most charming when trained into a patio tree and planted in large pots stuffed with annual color.
Flower Color	Yellow
Foliage Color	Green
Companion Plants	Fountain Grass (Pennisetum); Lantana (Lantana); Princess Flower (Tibouchina); Mandevilla (Mandevilla); Plumbago (Plumbago)

CARE
Care	Thrives in well-drained, enriched soils with neutral to slightly acidic pH. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply a general fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, prune annually after flowering.