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| Identification |
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Genus
Hibiscus
Species
rosa-sinensis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
tropical hibiscus
Chinese hibiscus
Family
MALVACEAE
Specimen number
S11300
Data source
DyePl p54;HtZn p125
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
1' 6" - 8'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to light shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 09a-11
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by Chinese hibiscus (also known as tropical hibiscus) including brown, gray, yellow and lavender. Common mordants used to fix the color to the fabric when dyeing with this plant include tin, chrome or alum. This somewhat tender plant can only survive cold winter nights that dip to 20� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. Full sun to light shade is ideal for this species. It likes moist, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Flowers
Dye color
brown,gray,yellow,lavender
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is a woody perennial. Flowers: Chinese hibiscus (locally known in some parts as tropical hibiscus) has funnel shaped flowers with ruffled edges and prominent stamens. The flowers appear in various colors.
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