- Hibiscus
Botanical name: hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Average Size at Maturity: up to 8 ft in height and 5 ft in width
Hardy zone: zones 9-11
Bloom Time: spring, summer, fall
Flower Color: white, yellow, pink, orange, red,
Foliage Color: green
Growth Rate: can grow 2 ft a year
Pruning needs: prune in the early spring to contain growth. Always keep 2-4 bud on each branch from the previous growing season
Landscape Use: commonly used as a taller backdrop for smaller flowering plants
Light Needs: at least 6 hours of sunlight a day
Special Feature: medical benefits
Water Needs: likes consistently moist soil
Fertilizing needs: mix a powdery slow-release fertilizer into the soil of the plant once a year in the early spring
