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Tropical Hibiscus 'J.D. O'Brien'

Hibiscusrosa-sinensis

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Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
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Species
rosa-sinensis (RO-sa-sy-NEN-sis)
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Synonym
Height

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Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Bloom Time

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Foliage
Pink
Coral/Apricot
Orange
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Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Propagation Methods
Deciduous
Textured
Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements
From woody stem cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
By grafting
Patent Information

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Foliage Color
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Regional
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