Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscusrosa-sinensis 'Coccinea'

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

Height

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
Red

Other details
Blooms all year

Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest

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