Tropical Hibiscus, Cajun Hibiscus 'Black Dragon'

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hibiscus (hi-BIS-kus)
Species
rosa-sinensis (RO-sa-sy-NEN-sis)
Synonym
Additional cultivar information
(Cajun Series)
Hybridized
Dupont
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 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
Scarlet (dark red)
Medium Purple
Dark Purple/Black
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage
Evergreen
Other Details
Other details
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
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Regional

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

San Bernardino, California

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Lake Mary, Florida

Palm Bay, Florida

Palm Coast, Florida

Austin, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
0
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J
| December 2015 | positive

Where can i buy cuttings of this amazing plant and other hibiscus plants?

C
Palm Coast, FL (Zone 9a) | March 2011 | neutral

Received seed for this plant as a trade. While flowers are stunning and plant is a profuse bloomer, it acts as an annual by setting many...Read More

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J
Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | February 2009 | positive

2005 Hibiscus of the year!

C
C
Palm Bay, FL (Zone 9b) | August 2007 | positive

Black Dragon is an absolutely gorgeous dark purple to dark burgundy flower, 8-9" in diameter. She doesn't like as much water as most hib...Read More

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