How to grow Scarlet Hibiscus

Hibiscus coccineus

How long does Scarlet hibiscus take to grow?

These estimates for how long Scarlet hibiscus takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Scarlet hibiscus to germinate?
9 days

Average 9 days | Min 5 days | Max 56 days (3)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Scarlet hibiscus?
+ 24 days

Average 24 days | Min 24 days | Max 24 days (1)

Days to Maturity How long until Scarlet hibiscus is ready for harvest / bloom?
+ days

Average days | Min days | Max days (0)

Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Scarlet hibiscus?
= days

Scarlet hibiscus Etymology

The botanical epithet is from the Latin coccineus meaning “scarlet”

Other names for Scarlet hibiscus

Hibiscus, Hibiscus (rare), scarlet rose mallow

Hibiscus coccineus Walter

Footnotes

1 “Missouri Botanical Garden entry on Hibiscus coccineus”missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=d270


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