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Tropical Hibiscus 'Albo Lacinatus'

Hibiscusrosa-sinensis

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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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Height

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Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
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
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time

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Foliage
Pale Pink
Other Details
Other details
Blooms all year
Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Smooth
Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Scarify seed before sowing
Patent Information

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Foliage Color
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Regional

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

Cape Coral, Florida

Melbourne, Florida

Ocoee, Florida

Pensacola, Florida

Seminole, Florida

Austin, Texas

Conroe, Texas

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jspillers
Melbourne, FL | May 2010 | positive

I have several of these. They make gorgeous small trees that bloom continually.

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Beach_Barbie
Kure Beach, NC (Zone 9a) | February 2010 | neutral

I'm giving the neutral rating as I don't have any personal experience with this plant, but have heard wonderful things about it.
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