Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Chinese hibiscus (Malvaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Chinese hibiscus
Evergreen shrub
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The Hibiscus rosa-sinensis plant species is found in S. E. Asia. It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chinese hibiscus.

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Latin Name:  Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Common Name:  Chinese hibiscus
Family:  Malvaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.5   Mature Width:  2.5

Habitat:  Not known

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a well-drained humus rich fertile soil in full sun[200]. A very ornamental plant[1], it is not very frost-tolerant and needs to be grown in essentially frost-free areas. It can succeed outdoors in very mild areas of the country if given a very sheltered warm position. Alternatively, it might be possible to grow the plant as a tender annual by starting it off early in a warm greenhouse. If well-grown it can flower and set seed in its first year. The flowers of Chinese hibiscus are very important in Hindu devotional ceremonies, being sacred to the Elephant God, Ganesh[238]. There are many named forms, selected for their ornamental value[200].

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