Tropical hibiscus 'Palm Springs'

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

How to grow Tropical hibiscus 'Palm Springs'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Tropical hibiscus are highly sensitive to phosphorus (the middle “P” number on fertilizers) and an excessive amount will kill the plant. Do not use so-called “bloom fertilizers” on them. Instead tropical hibiscus need a lot of potash to bloom properly (the last number or “K” on fertilizers). Palm fertilizers are widely available and usually have the proper ratio of a medium-low-high NPK ratio along with needed minors.

The pesticide malathion will defoliate tropical hibiscus. Do not use it for pest control.

Palm Springs likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Palm Springs is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors.

Growing Palm Springs from seed

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Palm Springs about 84 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Palm Springs

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Palm Springs is a tender plant.

Harvesting Palm Springs

Other Names for Tropical hibiscus 'Palm Springs'

HVH Palm Springs

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