Which dwarf variegated Hibiscus?

I feel this is probably common but wonder if anyone might have a name for it.

This was a community garage sale purchase. A dwarf variegated Hibiscus.

Today, the first bloom opened. Any thoughts would be appreciated... pod

Snow Queen maybe????

Small? This plant is two feet tall maybe...

This looks like snow queen. I have it. I'm not sure if it is dwarfed because mine is over three feet tall. I have it in my garage and it is still blooming.

C_Squared ~ 3' is certainly "dwarfer" that I saw in the PlantFiles. 6-8-10 feet tall? No way! http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/47435/ That is what confused me although I know the PF is not always correct...

So maybe I should just consider it to be the Snow Queen but when Googled, the blooms didn't look the same either. I also cruised thru the PF photos too and they are not the same bloom as this one.

Any thoughts? Does anyone in DG land grow one that blooms like this?

I don't have any suggestions as far as ID, but I wouldn't rule anything out based on how tall it is now. I'm assuming you bought it in a pot, and things in a pot typically won't get as big as they would if they were in the ground. Plus even if they're in the ground they won't get to 10 feet tall right away, so it's possible your plant is not full grown yet. Most of my hibiscus that I have in pots tend to grow pretty slowly, there are one or two that I've had for 3 years now and they're still only a few feet tall (I'm also lazy about fertilizer, so that may contribute as well!)

Thanks Ecrane3, I know that is true and yes, it is in a larger (3 gallon) pot. It is tender here so I keep it potted to provide winter protection. The peculiar little bloom is what throws me. The leaves are definitely Hibiscus but the bloom is different. I will have to take a better closeup bloom photo... Thanks again, pod

Cooler weather in fall/winter can affect what the blooms look like sometimes, could be that's why yours doesn't look like the pictures you found.

OK ~ I will reserve judgement till next summer ~ thanks anyway.

I feel certain that the hibiscus pictured is the one sold in this region as "Red Hot". The foliage color is distinctive and certainly not Silver Queen, in my opinion. H. cooperii is a possibility, but unlikely, IMHO.
peace,
Barry

Barry ~ thanks much for your suggestion. I will do some more research... pod

Podster - I do not think your pretty bloom is Snow Queen, which does not have the ruffled edge that yours has. I would love to know what yours is, as it is very pretty. I love the variegated foliage of Snow Queen, and would like to find other variegated varieties for my garden. Please post when you make your positive id. Thanks!

Hi DonnieBrook ~ I have to concur with BarrysHibiscus on the ID. I do believe it is "Red Hot". I will also be curious to see how tall it will grow.

Podster, I have never had one grow taller than 3' in mostly sun, which it strongly prefers. More often 24-30" here, very twiggy and bushy, quite a nice landscape plant . . except for tenderness . . and it roots very easily.
luck to you,
Barry

Thanks, Podster and Barry! I will try to find a source in my zone 10 area of Florida. I really love the look of Red Hot, and I especially like the smaller size and variegated foliage. Take care! Louise

Barry ~ thank you much for the ID and the info. I had noticed when I first got this plant, I placed it in high shade. Later when moved to sun, the colors brightened and the buds started. Unfortunately here, it won't be winter hardy but the size will help for overwintering.

A side note, I had found on an enclosed porch at 50 degrees this Hibiscus wilted. When I brought it in the house, it perked up within an hour. Definitely tropical!

DonnieBrook ~ thanks for reviving this thread... I am charmed by this plant too.

You are most welcome, Podster....glad I found the thread!