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Chinese Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Chinese Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), an evergreen flowering shrub of the Malvaceae family, widely grown as an ornamental in warm climates.
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- Malvaceae
- Plant type
- Evergreen shrub
- Bloom color
- Red, pink, yellow, white, orange (varies by cultivar)
- Bloom season
- Year-round in tropical climates
- Mature height
- 150-300 cm cm
- Sun requirements
- Full sun
- Fragrance
- Little to no fragrance in most cultivars
- Native region
- East Asia (exact wild origin uncertain, long cultivated)
Growing
Growing Conditions
- Water requirements
- Regular watering; more drought-tolerant once established.
- Climate requirements
- Tropical to subtropical; frost-sensitive.
- Soil types
- Fertile, well-drained soil.
- Propagation method
- Cuttings, air layering, grafting
Ecology
Pollinators & Toxicity
- Pollinator value
- Visited by butterflies, sunbirds, and hummingbirds (in the Americas) for nectar.
- Toxicity
- Generally non-toxic; flowers are edible and used in some cuisines and traditional preparations.
Use
Uses & Economic Importance
- Uses
- Ornamental landscaping and hedging, cut flowers, hair oil and traditional hair-care preparations in South Asia, the national flower of Malaysia and South Korea (a related hardy species)
- Economic importance
- A major ornamental nursery and landscaping crop across the tropics and subtropics.
Trade