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Double Red Hibiscus

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Double Red'

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Double Red Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Double Red') at Bast Brothers Garden Center

Double Red Hibiscus flowers

Double Red Hibiscus flowers

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Height:  6 feet

Spread:  5 feet

Sunlight:  full sun  partial shade 

Other Names:  Tropical Hibiscus, Chinese Hibiscus

Description:

This selection has a rounded upright shape bearing large, red, loosely double blooms; an ideal indoor container plant; do not allow to dry to wilting point

Features & Attributes

Double Red Hibiscus features bold red round flowers with yellow anthers at the ends of the branches from mid summer to early fall. Its glossy pointy leaves remain dark green in color throughout the year.

This is a multi-stemmed evergreen houseplant with an upright spreading habit of growth. This plant may benefit from an occasional pruning to look its best.

Planting & Growing

When grown indoors, Double Red Hibiscus can be expected to grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 5 years. This houseplant will do well in a location that gets either direct or indirect sunlight, although it will usually require a more brightly-lit environment than what artificial indoor lighting alone can provide. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth, but will suffer if left to grow in standing water. The surface of the soil shouldn't be allowed to dry out completely, and so you should expect to water this plant once and possibly even twice each week. Be aware that your particular watering schedule may vary depending on its location in the room, the pot size, plant size and other conditions; if in doubt, ask one of our experts in the store for advice. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soil. Contact the store for specific recommendations on pre-mixed potting soil for this plant.

There are many factors that will affect the ultimate height, spread and overall performance of a plant when grown indoors; among them, the size of the pot it's growing in, the amount of light it receives, watering frequency, the pruning regimen and repotting schedule. Use the information described here as a guideline only; individual performance can and will vary. Please contact the store to speak with one of our experts if you are interested in further details concerning recommendations on pot size, watering, pruning, repotting, etc.

-- THIS IS A HOUSEPLANT AND IS NOT MEANT TO SURVIVE THE WINTER OUTDOORS IN OUR CLIMATE --

 
 
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