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Hibiscus White Wing produces large white flowers with deep red centers and green leaves. Ideal for flowering hedges, tropical gardens, and patio containers.
| Mature Height: | 6-8 ft. |
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| Mature Width: | 4-6 ft. |
| Sunlight: | 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 White Wing – White Tropical Flowers with Deep Red Centers
Produces large white flowers with contrasting red centers throughout warm weather. Suitable for flowering hedges, foundation plantings, tropical landscape beds, and outdoor containers.
Hibiscus White Wing is a tropical evergreen flowering shrub known for its large white flowers with deep red centers. Its glossy green foliage and repeated blooms provide color throughout much of the warm season. In Southwest Florida, its taller growth makes it suitable for flowering privacy hedges, tropical garden borders, foundation plantings, and individual landscape accents.
This hibiscus is a selection of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, commonly known as Tropical Hibiscus. It typically grows 6–9 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide, depending on growing conditions and pruning. Its upright, branching growth makes it suitable for taller flowering hedges and background plantings. This shrub 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. Partial shade is tolerated, although excessive shade can reduce flower production.
For flowering hedges, space Hibiscus White Wing approximately 3–4 feet apart, depending on the starting plant size and desired coverage. Its taller growth makes it useful along property borders or behind shorter tropical shrubs. Allow enough space for branches to develop without crowding nearby structures or walkways.
Newly planted Hibiscus White Wing needs regular watering while its roots establish. Mature plants prefer consistent soil moisture during active growth and flowering. Water when the upper soil begins to dry, but avoid prolonged drought or saturated conditions. Extended dryness can cause developing flower buds to drop.
Hibiscus White Wing produces large white flowers with contrasting deep red centers. Individual blooms are short-lived, but healthy plants continually develop new buds during warm weather. Adequate sunlight, moisture, and nutrients help support repeated flowering.
This plant grows at a moderate to fast rate and responds well to pruning. Trimming in early spring encourages branching and helps maintain the desired height and width. Use a fertilizer formulated for tropical hibiscus with adequate potassium and micronutrients while avoiding excessive phosphorus. Frost can damage flower buds, leaves, and tender branches.
Why You'll Love It
White Flowers With Red Centers: Produces large white blooms with deep red centers, creating a distinctive two-tone flower pattern.
Repeated Warm-Season Flowering: Develops new flower buds throughout warm weather, providing blooms beyond a single flowering period.
Tall Flowering Coverage: Typically reaches 6–9 feet tall, making it suitable for flowering privacy hedges and background plantings.
Contrasting Flower Color: Bright white petals stand out against glossy green foliage, making the flowers visible throughout the shrub.
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 active flowering. Avoid prolonged drought and saturated soil.
Mature Size: Approximately 6–9 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide, depending on growing conditions and pruning.
Best Uses: Tall flowering hedges, tropical garden borders, front yard specimen plantings, sunny foundation beds, mixed Hibiscus gardens, and spacious poolside landscapes.
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