A bushy, deciduous herbaceous perennial with upright stems, woody at the base, and dark green foliage. Very large, dark burgundy-red flowers with a white eye appear from July through to September
0.5-1 metres
0.5-1 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
May be grown outdoors in mild, frost-free areas, or in large containers that can be moved indoors over winter. Outdoors, grow in neutral to slightly acidic soil in full sun, and mulch well over winter. Hibiscus need long, hot summers to flower well. Indoors, grow in bright filtered light with moderate humidity and good ventilation
Propagate by seed or by division in spring, or by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings
Pruning group 1; little pruning is usually necessary
May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects, mealybugs and glasshouse whitefly when grown under glass
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and powdery mildews