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Tropical Hibiscus 'Sunny Wind'

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

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Family

Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)

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Species

rosa-sinensis (RO-sa-sy-NEN-sis)

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Synonym

Hybridized

Bergman

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Blooms repeatedly

Foliage

Evergreen

Smooth

Velvet/Fuzzy

Other Details

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From herbaceous stem cuttings

From woody stem cuttings

From softwood cuttings

From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hayward, California

Irvine, California

Los Angeles, California

Tampa, Florida

Cornelia, Georgia

Metairie, Louisiana

Cleveland, Ohio

Conway, South Carolina

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Austin, Texas

Beaumont, Texas

Manchaca, Texas

Roanoke, Texas

Rowlett, Texas

Spring Branch, Texas

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