Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscusrosa-sinensis 'Cupcake'

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

Height

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Bloom Color
Full Sun

Bloom Time

Foliage
Magenta (pink-purple)
Pale Yellow
White/Near White

Other details
Blooms repeatedly

Propagation Methods
Evergreen

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements
From softwood cuttings

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow