Home / Guides / Plant Files / Malvaceae

Tropical Hibiscus, Cajun Hibiscus 'Cosmic Dancer'

Hibiscusrosa-sinensis

Upload Image Print Article
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis by amarantha00
Upload Image Print Article
Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Info
Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Info
Species
rosa-sinensis (RO-sa-sy-NEN-sis)
Info
Synonym
Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 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)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Lavender
Maroon/Burgundy
Other Details
Other details
Blooms repeatedly
Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Bernardino, California

Homestead, Florida

Ladys Island, South Carolina

View all varieties of Hibiscus
View this plant in a garden
8 members have or want this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
0
positive
0
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
(Platyptilia celidotus)
BIRD FILES
Short-eared Owl
(Asio flammeus)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
(Platyptilia celidotus)
BIRD FILES
Short-eared Owl
(Asio flammeus)