RHS / Joanna Kossak A spreading, open shrub up to 2.5m high, with deciduous, broadly ovate, shallowly three-lobed, mid-green leaves, to 10cm long, and trumpet-shaped flowers, 8-9cm across, of pale lilac-pink petals with dark red centres and cream anthers, from late summer to mid-autumn
1.5-2.5 metres
1.5-2.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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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 softwood cuttings in late spring, by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or by layering in spring or autumn
Pruning group 1 (little or no pruning of trees and shrubs)
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