High nitrogen in Spring
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 .
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.
These estimates for how long Tropical hibiscus takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
Average 3 days | Min 3 days | Max 3 days (1)
Average 92 days | Min 93 days | Max 93 days (1)
Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Our when to plant Tropical hibiscus estimates are relative to your last frost date.
rosa-sinensis = Chinese Rose
The flowers are used to shine shoes in parts of India, as well as for the worship of Devi.
Cajun hibiscus, Chinese hibiscus, Cajun color hibiscus, China rose, Shoe flower, Red-flowering hibiscus
1 Lowe’s plant card