Hot Bikini Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Hot Bikini'
SKU
06061
Stunning flowers compliment glossy leaves and attract hummingbirds and butterflies. This eye-catching shrub is perfect for use as a landscape specimen or hedge in warm-winter climates. Elsewhere, makes a lovely patio plant that can be wintered indoors as a houseplant. Evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat
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| Botanical Pronunciation | hi-BIS-kus ROH-zuh si-NEN-sis |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate grower to 10 - 15 ft. tall, 3 - 4 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring to Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Tropical |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Hummingbirds, Gift Plant |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat |
Provide well drained soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 10-11
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