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rosa-sinensis
This flower is amazingly deep colors day one, but 12 hours later it fades significantly to a much paler flower. These pictures are the actual colors. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis are native to Tropical Asia. Hibiscus plants are among the showiest of flowering shrubs, often reaching 30 feet in nature. Glossy foliage varies somewhat in size and texture depending on variety.
Hibiscus rosa-sinesis, commonly know as Queen of the Tropics, is coveted for its stunning beauty by plant enthusiasts around the globe. Blooming: Flowers are 4-8 inches wide, may be single or double. Colors range from white through pink to red, from yellow and apricot to orange depending on variety. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis can be used for summer tropical color around pools, decks & patios. It will be a year-round flowering shrub in warm climates (zone 10). Culture: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis need a well-drained compost consisting of 2 parts peat moss to 2 parts loam to 1 part sand. The plants need full sun to partial shade with intermediate to warm temperatures. Water the plants freely during the growing season. Fertilize the plants twice monthly with a balanced fertilizer from April through September. To keep mature plants growing vigorously, prune out about 1/3 of the old wood in spring. Pinching out tips of stems in spring and summer increases flower production. They may be grown outside in zone 7, but should be treated as annuals then.
Spotted on Apr 27, 2011
Submitted on Jun 12, 2011
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This is blooming again, 2 months after this set of pictures was taken. I'll post in a new posting.