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Tropical Hibiscus 'Thunderhead'

Hibiscusrosa-sinensis

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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis by Beach_Barbie
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Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
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Species
rosa-sinensis (RO-sa-sy-NEN-sis)
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Synonym
Height

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Sun Exposure
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
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time

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Foliage
Lavender
Silver/Gray
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Blooms all year
Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Textured
Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By grafting
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Foliage Color
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Regional
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