Hibiscus Species
Hibiscusferrugineus

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species: ferrugineus (fer-oo-GIN-ee-us)

Synonym:Hibiscus crassinervius

Height

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
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