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Hibiscus Hollywood First to Arrive produces bright red flowers with yellow centers. Ideal for sunny garden beds, flowering borders, and patio containers.
| Mature Height: | 4-6 ft. |
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| Mature Width: | 3-4 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun (6-8+ Hours) |
| Water Needs: | Moderate |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Botanical Name: | Hibiscus rosa-sinensis |
| Grows Well In Zones: | USDA Zones: 9B-11 |
Hibiscus Hollywood First to Arrive – Bright Red Flowers for Tropical Landscapes
Produces large red flowers with contrasting yellow centers from spring through fall. Suitable for sunny garden beds, patio containers, flowering borders, and tropical landscape plantings.
Hollywood Hibiscus® First To Arrive™ is a cultivated variety of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, commonly known as Tropical Hibiscus. It typically grows approximately 4 feet tall and 5 feet wide, forming a compact, rounded shrub with glossy green foliage and large red flowers.
This variety grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Locations receiving at least six hours of direct sunlight daily generally support stronger flowering. Some afternoon shade is tolerated, but excessive shade can reduce flower production.
For landscape planting, space Hollywood Hibiscus® First To Arrive™ approximately 4–5 feet apart, depending on the starting plant size and desired coverage. Its spreading growth makes it suitable for individual flowering accents, foundation beds, and grouped plantings where a shorter shrub is preferred.
Newly planted First To Arrive™ requires regular watering while its roots become established. Mature plants prefer consistent soil moisture during active growth and flowering. Allow the upper soil tobegin drying between waterings, but avoid prolonged drought, which can cause developing flower buds to drop.
First To Arrive™ produces bright red flowers with contrasting yellow centers. Individual blooms are short-lived, but healthy plants continually develop new flower buds during warm weather. Regular sunlight, adequate moisture, and proper nutrition help support repeated flowering.
This Hibiscus has a moderate growth rate and naturally compact branching. Light pruning in early spring helps maintain its rounded shape without removing excessive flowering growth. Use a fertilizer formulated for tropical Hibiscus with adequate potassium and micronutrients while avoiding excessive phosphorus. Frost can damage leaves, flower buds, and tender branches.
Why You'll Love It
Red Flowers With Yellow Centers: Produces bright red tropical blooms with contrasting yellow centers that distinguish this variety from solid-colored Hibiscus selections.
Compact, Spreading Growth: Reaches approximately 4 feet tall and 5 feet wide, providing flowering coverage without the height of larger Hibiscus shrubs.
Repeated Warm-Season Blooms: Continually develops new flower buds during warm weather, providing color beyond a single flowering period.
Container-Friendly Size: Its manageable growth makes it suitable for large outdoor planters with adequate drainage and room for developing roots.
Sun Requirements: Grows best 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 active flowering. Avoid prolonged drought and saturated soil.
Mature Size: Approximately 4 feet tall and 5 feet wide, depending on growing conditions and pruning.
Best Uses: Sunny front yard beds, patio containers, foundation plantings, protected poolside gardens, mixed flowering borders, and entryway landscapes.
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