Hibiscus Species, Fairy Hibiscus, Poeppig's Rosemallow

Hibiscuspoeppigii

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species
poeppigii (po-ep-PIG-ee-eye)
Synonym
Achania poeppigii
Malache poeppigii
Malvaviscus poeppigii
Pavonia poeppigii
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Red
Other Details
Other details
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly
Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Succulent
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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