Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Stolen Kiss' syn. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'HibisKiss First Kiss'
Tropical Hibiscus 'Stolen Kiss'
Hibiscus is a genus of hardy and tender annuals, evergreen and deciduous shrubs or small trees. The tender, evergreen species such as Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, are popular conservatory or house plants in temperate climates. These plants require winter protection in these cooler regions and can be grown as pot plants. The hardy species such as H. syriacus are suitable for annual or mixed borders. 'Stolen Kiss' is a registered cultivar that has cream white flowers which have a slightly pink and yellow buff wavy edges. It also has a dark red central eye.
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Not Frost hardy
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Light and free draining
Common name
Tropical Hibiscus 'Stolen Kiss'
Latin name
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Stolen Kiss' syn. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'HibisKiss First Kiss'
type
Evergreen shrub or small tree
family
Malvaceae
ph
5.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Not Frost hardy
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Soil
Light and free draining
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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
1.50 M
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Stolen Kiss' syn. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'HibisKiss First Kiss'
Hibiscus is a genus of hardy and tender annuals, evergreen and deciduous shrubs or small trees. The tender, evergreen species such as Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, are popular conservatory or house plants in temperate climates. These plants require winter protection in these cooler regions and can be grown as pot plants. The hardy species such as H. syriacus are suitable for annual or mixed borders. 'Stolen Kiss' is a registered cultivar that has cream white flowers which have a slightly pink and yellow buff wavy edges. It also has a dark red central eye.
Planting
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
This greenhouse variety should be planted in a greenhouse border or in 8-12 inch pots or tubs. Overwinter the plants between 7-10 degrees C. The plants, and particularly the variegated types, retain their foliage and remain colourful through the winter months if a temperature of of about 16C can be maintained and the compost is kept moist.
Flowering Season
From Mid Summer TO Mid Autumn
Hibiscus 'Rosa Sinensis' produces beautiful flowers from mid-summer to mid-autumn.