Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Hawaiian Sunset’
Family: Malvaceae
Common names: CHINA ROSE, CHINESE HIBISCUS, GIANT MALLOW, HAWAIIAN HIBISCUS, MALLOW, ROSE MALLOW, ROSE-OF-CHINA, SHOE BLACK
Native to: Tropical Asia
Sentiment: delicate beauty
Plant
Type: perennial
Forms: clumping, erect, open form
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 8 feet
Max width: 4.5 feet
Flower
red, secondary color present
Leaf
green
new growth distinct
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, hummingbird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: nectar
Plant features: evergreen
Exposure: sun
Propagates by: seed
flowers in summer
Soil type: loam
USDA Zones: zone 10 to +30 f, zone 11 to +40 f
Temp. range: +30 to above +40 °F
Water: regular
