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