Hibiscus rosa sinensis growing shrub of the genus Hibiscus also known as China rose or Hibiscus. Hibiscus rosa sinensis perennial evergreen plant and used mostly as ornamental plant, can grow in mediterranean, subtropical, tropic climate and growing in hardiness zone 9+.
Leaves edible color green in oval shape and serrated margin.
Hibiscus rosa sinensis flowers
Flower edible with five petals, the size of the flower 8-15 cm, flower color can be: red, pink, yellow, white, orange, light blue or light purple. Most of the flower the inner color darker then the outer and can be in different colors
Hibiscus rosa sinensis for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Hibiscus rosa sinensis growing and care:
More than -2 C
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Recommended planting season?
All year (and in cold place not in the winter)
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
weak branches, dead flower and leaves
Size of the plant?
1-3 m, 3-9 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn (in the tropic all year)
General information about the flower
Edible flower with five petals, the size of the flower 8-15 cm, the flower color can be: red, pink, yellow, white, orange, light blue or light purple. Most of the flower the inner color darker then the outer
Pollination is done by:
Bees, flies
Uses of Hibiscus rosa sinensis leaves:
Beverage
Scientific name:
Hibiscus rosa sinensis
