Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscusrosa-sinensis 'Fiji Sunshine'

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

Height

Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Bloom Color
Full Sun

Bloom Time

Foliage
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow

Other details
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms all year

Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Smooth

Seed Collecting

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

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow