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Tropical Hibiscus 'Carmen Keene'

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

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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

Johnson

Registered or introduced

2002

Height

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

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)

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Blooms all year

Foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Smooth

Velvet/Fuzzy

Other Details

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From woody stem cuttings

From softwood cuttings

From semi-hardwood cuttings

From hardwood cuttings

By grafting

By air layering

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)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Suitable for growing in containers

Regional

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

San Leandro, California

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