Hibiscus: Best Hibiscus Cultivars, 1 by amorecuore

amorecuore wrote:
It depends on if you're referring to the standard garden variety hibiscus (solid colors/many smaller sized blooms) or the hybrid hibiscus (larger sized blooms but fewer of them/some solid colors but many are multicolored). The wild color combinations you see in photos on here are "hybrids".

Sorry I can't offer much advise on the garden varieties. They are generally lower maintenance hibiscus and are more preferred by most Floridians. They are also much less expensive and easier to find/buy compared to the hybrids. The red colored garden varieties are quite popular so they must be pretty good performers.

If you're considering a hybrid and just want one recommendation I would recommend Hibiscus "High Voltage". It's always a large sized bloom with good form and a relatively reliable bloomer for a hybrid. It's bright, draws a lot of attention, and always gets a few "wows" when people see it in person. I took this picture of my "High Voltage" blooming last week...in case you're not familiar with it.

Jon