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Zone USDA 9b
This plant fact sheet was first proposed by lrey
Last modification:  07/10/2005 20:14
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Hibiscus splendens
pink hibiscus, pink hollyhock tree
 
Hibiscus splendens is also known as pink hibiscus or pink hollyhock tree. It is native to East Australia. This shrub can be up to 20 ft (6 m) tall in its native area ; However, it is smaller in culture. (With a maximum height of about 10 ft -3 m-) Hibiscus splendens has large pink flowers in spring and in summer.
This Australian native hibiscus is less famous than Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. However, both evergreen leaves and flowers are ornamental. It is not very frost hardy, but can withstand brief frosts, down to about 26°F (-3.5°C).
 
The foliage is evergreen. Leaves are lobed, pubescent and can be up to about 7 in (17.5 cm) long.
This hibiscus has large pink flowers in spring and in summer. Flowers can be about 6 in. (15 cm) wide.
Fruits are capsules that contains seeds. Note : seeds also contain hairs that can be skin irritating.
 
Hibiscus splendens requiert les expositions suivantes : lumière,soleil
This shrub is drought tolerant. It requires a fertile and well-drained ground.
 
Category - shrub
Dimensions
  • Height 6.00 m
  • Width 2.00 m
  • Minimum temperatures
  • The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -3.5 °C
  • Exposure - light, full sun
    Leaves - evergreen
    Flowers -
  • Color(s) : pink
  • Propagation - cutting, offset
  • This plant can be propagated by seeds or by cuttings.
  • Toxicity
  • No or unknown toxicity.
  • Contains irritating, urticating or spiky parts.
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