Hibiscus Species, Chinese Lanterns, Japanese Lanterns, Fringed Rosemallow, Waltzing Ladies
Hibiscusschizopetalus

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species: schizopetalus (ski-zo-pe-TAY-lus)

Height

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

Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure
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
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Time

Foliage
Red

Other details
Late Summer/Early Fall

Propagation Methods
Grown for foliage

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Patent Information

Foliage Color
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow