Rosa-sinensis means rose of China, where the Purple Hibiscus has been cultivated for centuries and the region where it originated. It is a tropical perennial shrub. This plant is both an annual and perennial herbaceous plant growing into small trees or woody shrubs. The plant is renowned for its showy flowers and large trumpet-shaped petals in groups of five or more. It’s also known as the tropical hibiscus and Fischer's double tropical hibiscus. It comes from the Malvaceae family of plants.
Purple Hibiscus Bloom Time
Expect to see the shrub fully bloom in the early summer and early fall. Only leafy dark green foliage remains in the late fall and winter. This plant proliferates and can be grown in containers near garden ponds, outdoor living areas, landscape borders, and perennial gardens. Its optimal growing zones are from 9a to 10b, tropical and subtropical regions. The Hibiscus is a national flower of many countries, including Haiti, South Korea, Malaysia, and the Solomon Islands.
Where To Plant Purple Hibiscus
Purple Hibiscus prefers six hours per day in full sun or mostly sunny areas with well-drained loamy, sandy, or silty soil. The soil's pH should be 6-8. It’s very resistant to heat. The shrub grows 5 to 6 feet high and has a width of 4 to 6 feet. In the wild, they grow up to 32 feet. The shrub grows fast, needs the average amount of watering, and, when planted in a landscape, will draw butterflies, hummingbirds, and songbirds to your garden.
Propagating Purple Hibiscus
To propagate the Purple Hibiscus, the gardener can plant its seeds, use grafting, cuttings, tissue culture, and air-layering. The hibiscus blooms from late June to early August to the first frost. To maintain a healthy-looking plant, thin out the plant regularly. It can't thrive when the foliage is too dense.