Powder Puff® Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Monsa'
SKU
4135
Double flower form, petals of creamy white combine to create an unusual puff ball shape. Displays a pinkish tinge in cold weather. Blooms heavily over an extended period. A unique selection for more elegant comopsitions or moon gardens. Stands alone in foundation planting against tall blank walls. Makes excellent background, hedge or screen. Prefers well drained soils. Evergreen shrub. Full sun. Moderate to fast growth 8 to 10 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide.
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10 - 11 Change
Full 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 |
|---|---|
| Lore | French impressionist painter Paul Gauguin made the hibiscus famous by often depicting this flower in Tahitian scenes. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing to 8 to 10 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| 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. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Espalier, Houseplant, Specimen, Cutting Garden, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Tolerates Poor Soils |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Summer Flowering |
Provide a warm, sunny site with well drained soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune semi-annually to maintain form.
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