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Hibiscus Blush Red produces large red flowers throughout warm weather. Suitable for flowering hedges, garden beds, and outdoor containers in Southwest Florida.
| Mature Height: | 6-8 ft. |
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| Mature Width: | 3-6 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Light to Full Sun (6-8+ Hours) |
| Water Needs: | Moderate |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Botanical Name: | Hibiscus rosa-sinensis |
| Grows Well In Zones: | USDA Zones: 9-11 |
Hibiscus Blush Red – Red Flowering Shrub for Tropical Landscapes
Produces large red blooms repeatedly during warm weather. Suitable for flowering hedges, foundation beds, and patio containers.
Hibiscus Blush Red is a tropical evergreen shrub with large red flowers and glossy green leaves. A selection of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, it typically grows 4–8 feet tall and 3–6 feet wide, depending on growing conditions and pruning. In Southwest Florida, it is commonly used for flowering hedges, foundation beds, tropical gardens, and outdoor containers.
This shrub grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers fertile, well-drained soil. At least six hours of direct sunlight daily generally supports better flowering, while excessive shade may reduce flower production.
For landscape hedges, space Hibiscus Blush Red approximately 3–4 feet apart, depending on the starting plant size and desired coverage. It can also be planted individually or in groups alongside othertropical shrubs.
Newly planted Hibiscus Blush Red needs regular watering while its roots become established. Mature plants prefer consistent soil moisture, especially during hot, dry periods. Allow the upper layer ofsoil to begin drying between waterings, but avoid extended drought, which may cause flower buds to drop.
Individual flowers typically last one or two days, but new buds continue developing during warm weather. A fertilizer formulated for tropical Hibiscus, with adequate potassium and micronutrients but without excessive phosphorus, helps support flowering.
Hibiscus Blush Red has a moderate to fast growth rate and responds well to pruning. Trim in early spring to encourage branching and control its size. This plant is sensitive to frost, which can damageleaves and young branches.
Why You'll Love It
Large Red Flowers: Produces bright red tropical blooms that provide strong color against glossy green foliage.
Repeated Flowering: Develops new flower buds throughout warm weather, providing blooms beyond a single flowering period.
Colorful Hedge Coverage: Dense branching allows plants to form flowering hedges that provide green foliage and repeated red blooms.
Flexible Shrub Height: Can be maintained as a medium-sized foundation shrub or allowed to grow taller in larger landscape beds.
Sun Requirements: Grows in full sun to partial shade, with at least six hours of direct sunlight generally supporting stronger flowering.
Water Needs: Requires regular watering during establishment and consistent moisture during flowering. Avoid prolonged drought and saturated soil.
Mature Size: Approximately 4–8 feet tall and 3–6 feet wide, depending on growing conditions and pruning.
Best Uses: Flowering privacy hedges, sunny foundation beds, tropical flower gardens, patio landscape beds, protected poolside plantings, and large outdoor containers.
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