Hibiscus Species

Hibiscusferrugineus

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species
ferrugineus (fer-oo-GIN-ee-us)
Synonym
Hibiscus crassinervius
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Red
Coral/Apricot
Other Details
Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms repeatedly
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Barbourville, Kentucky

Austin, Texas

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Austin, TX (Zone 8b) | February 2015 | neutral

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