How to grow Tropical Hibiscus

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

High nitrogen in Spring

Growing Tropical hibiscus from seed

Seed, cuttings, air layering, budding, or grafting.

By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Tropical hibiscus about 84 days before your last frost date .

Transplanting Tropical hibiscus

In the 9a region, this plant grows best in dappled sun to full shade. Many times you will see instructions that say to put them in full sun, but in 9a they will not thrive in full sun.

When transplanting from pot 1:
1. Dig a hole 2 times the width of the pot and just as deep.
2. When you set in the plant make sure the top of the root ball is even with ground level.
3. Combine your planting mix and soil. Fill to the ground level and tap.
4. Form water basin. Water to settle soil.
5. Add a layer of mulch.
6. Check often for water until it is established.

Ensure that temperatures are mild (minimum night temperatures should be around 2°C / 36°F) and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Tropical hibiscus is a half hardy plant.

How long does Tropical hibiscus take to grow?

These estimates for how long Tropical 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 Tropical hibiscus to germinate?
3 days

Average 3 days | Min 3 days | Max 3 days (1)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Tropical hibiscus?
+ 92 days

Average 92 days | Min 93 days | Max 93 days (1)

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

Average days | Min days | Max days (0)

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

When should I plant Tropical hibiscus?

Our when to plant Tropical hibiscus estimates are relative to your last frost date.

When to sow The number of days to sow Tropical hibiscus before or after your last frost date.
84 days before Last Frost Date

Tropical hibiscus Etymology

rosa-sinensis = Chinese Rose

Tropical hibiscus Folklore & Trivia

The flowers are used to shine shoes in parts of India, as well as for the worship of Devi.

Other names for Tropical hibiscus

Cajun hibiscus, Chinese hibiscus, Cajun color hibiscus, China rose, Shoe flower, Red-flowering hibiscus

Footnotes

1 Lowe’s plant card


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