Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscusrosa-sinensis 'J.D. O'Brien'

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species: rosa-sinensis (RO-sa-sy-NEN-sis)
Cultivar: J.D. O'Brien

Height

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

Foliage
Pink
Coral/Apricot
Orange

Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Propagation Methods
Deciduous
Textured

Seed Collecting

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

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

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow