Hibiscus heterophyllus
Native Hibiscus
Hibiscus heterophyllus is a tall, fast growing shrub which produces an abundance of flowers. In those areas prone to frosts, the plants will need extra protection and is best when growing against a wall or fence, or in a pot so that the plant can be moved to shelter during the cooler periods.
Contributed by @marg
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Full sun
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Free draining and fertile
Common name
Native Hibiscus
Latin name
Hibiscus heterophyllus
type
Evergreens
family
Malvaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Free draining and fertile
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
1.00 M
1.80 M
Hibiscus heterophyllus
Hibiscus heterophyllus is a tall, fast growing shrub which produces an abundance of flowers. In those areas prone to frosts, the plants will need extra protection and is best when growing against a wall or fence, or in a pot so that the plant can be moved to shelter during the cooler periods.
Planting
From Early Spring TO Late Winter
Look under the individual varieties for planting guidelines
Flowering Season
From Late Spring TO Late Summer
Hibiscus 'heterophyllus' produces beautiful white flowers with a purple centre. The individual flowers last only 1-2 days but new flowers continue to open over a long period, generally from spring through to summer.
Flowering
From Early Spring TO Late Autumn
Flowers are generally funnel-shaped and are showy but short lived.
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