Fiesta Hibiscus

Name: Fiesta Hibiscus
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 04115

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Fiesta'

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

SKU #04115

USDA Zone

10-11

Your climate might be too cold for this plant:

OVERVIEW
Description	A sensational tropical shrub with large, exotic, color-changing blooms. The showy flowers have bright orange petals with crinkled edges and quickly change after opening, developing softer golden margins, and a white center with a blush-red eye. Well-suited for use as a hedge, screen, or container specimen. 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 6 to 8 ft. tall, 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, Showy Flowers
Patent Act	Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.

STYLE
Landscape Use	Border, Container, Espalier, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Design Ideas	Hibiscus is good for foundation planting along buildings and fence lines. Accentuate with bold flowering plants and vines that add to the color range. With its dense, glossy foliage, this Hibiscus creates a solid hedge or screen. Plant as a specimen to highlight entries or gateways. Very good choice against plaster or stucco walls. Reliable 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	Orange
Foliage Color	Green
Companion Plants	Canna (Canna); Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea); Cordyline (Cordyline); Phormium (Phormium); Lantana (Lantana)

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.