Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscusrosa-sinensis 'Thunderhead'

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

Height

Spacing

Hardiness

Sun Exposure
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Bloom Color
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Time

Foliage
Lavender
Silver/Gray

Other details
Blooms all year

Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Textured

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By grafting

Patent Information

Foliage Color
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow