Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)

Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) is a conservatory or greenhouse grown type of plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis).

This plant has several common names including: Chinese hibiscus, blacking plant, China rose, Chinese rose mallow, garden hibiscus, Hawaian hibiscus, Malabar rose, rose of China, shoe-black, shoe-black plant or shoe flower.

This is a evergreen plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: Chinese hibiscus, blacking plant, China rose, Chinese rose mallow, garden hibiscus, Hawaian hibiscus, Malabar rose, rose of China, shoe-black, shoe-black plant, shoe flower
Scientific name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Plant type: Conservatory & Greenhouse, Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Loam
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Patio & Container Garden

Seasonal colors

How to plant Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) – Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How to plant

In this section we will learn how to plant Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.

Soil

Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) is a plant that grows in loam conditions. As for pH, it is a plant that grows ideally in soils with pH alkaline or neutral.

Regarding drainage, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis likes to grow in well drained soil.

Sunlight

Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) is a plant that should be grown in full sun or partial shade positions.

Cultivation profiles – Growing Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) – Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons