Tropical Hibiscus

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Tropical Hibiscus blooms from June through October.

Bloom time

Jun–Oct

Hardiness

Zones 9–11

Sun

Full sun

Water

Moderate water

Mature size

1.5 m × 1 m

Type

Shrub

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Bloom calendar

When Tropical Hibiscus is typically in flower across the year.

Growing Tropical Hibiscus

Plant it in full sun. It prefers moderate water. It is hardy in USDA zones 9–11. Expect it to reach about 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide at maturity, in roughly 2 years.

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Drop this plant onto a 3D plan, see how it fills in, and watch your whole garden bloom across the year.