Tropical hibiscus 'Bette Evans'

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

How to grow Tropical hibiscus 'Bette Evans'

  • 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.

A full sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Bette Evans is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors.

Growing Bette Evans from seed

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

Transplanting Bette Evans

As Bette Evans is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Bette Evans