Tropical Hibiscus 'Lipstick'

Hibiscusrosa-sinensis

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species
rosa-sinensis (RO-sa-sy-NEN-sis)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Foliage
Pink
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Other Details
Other details
Blooms all year
Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Velvet/Fuzzy
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By grafting
By air layering
Patent Information
Foliage Color
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Scottsdale, Arizona

Yuma, Arizona

Beaumont, California

Cupertino, California

Hayward, California

Indio, California

Mission Viejo, California

Pasadena, California

San Diego, California

Port Charlotte, Florida

Las Vegas, Nevada

Georgetown, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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D
San Diego, CA (Zone 10a) | May 2014 | positive

The flowers of 'Lipstick' are the most beautiful luscious pink. Mine has grown to nearly 15' and is very healthy with minimal care. It do...Read More

B
Hayward, CA | January 2014 | positive

A great Hibiscus for my area. Blooms most if not all year, fast growing,and once established needs only average watering. That's pretty g...Read More

J
Las Vegas, NV | May 2008 | neutral

There is no Hibiscus more attractive than this one. It has such vibrant deep pink flowers that bloom all summer long... BUT I live in L...Read More

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