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HOLLYWOOD HIBISCUS™ FIRST TO ARRIVE™

Tropical Hibiscus

Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis

''12002' PP#27,304'

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Close up of the red blossoms of First to Arrive hibiscus Close up of the red blossoms of First to Arrive hibiscus
  • Long blooming
  • Heat tolerant
Description

Hollywood Hibiscus™ First to Arrive™ tropical hibiscus adds incredible drama to any space and starts before the rest. Each bloom is solid red with a burst of cheery yellow anthers at the center. The flowers of Hollywood Hibiscus are long lasting, giving you way more color with much less work.

As tropical hibiscus, Hollywood Hibiscus cannot tolerate cold temperatures. However, they make excellent plants for summer color in cold areas and are easy to grow in containers. Their big, colorful flowers also attract hummingbirds. If you live in a cold climate and wish to bring your Hollywood Hibiscus indoors for winter, keep it in a cool, bright spot, and avoid both under and overwatering. The plant is likely to respond to its move indoors by dropping several leaves and ceasing flowering. However, once the weather warms back up and your Hollywood Hibiscus can go outdoors again, it will quickly recover and get back to being lush and full of blooms.

*Hollywood Hibiscus liners and finished plants are available through the network of licensed growers.

USDA Zone
9 - 11 (20°F/-7°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
5'
Width
4'
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring through fall
Flower Color
Red
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

Adaptable to most well-drained soil

Pruning

Late winter/early spring

Uses

Containers, borders, specimen, foundations

Growing Tips

For best flowering, especially in areas where you are growing Hollywood Hibiscus as a patio plant, fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer. “Bloom booster” and any fertilizers that contain high amounts of phosphorous (P, or the middle number in a fertilizer analysis) should be avoided. Excess phosphorous is harmful to tropical hibiscus, and will result in yellowing leaves and stunted, unattractive growth.

Features: Heat tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Hibiscus, Common name: Tropical Hibiscus, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, USDA Zone 11, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Bloom time: Summer, Bloom time: Fall, Red flowers, Green foliage

Features: Heat tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Hibiscus, Common name: Tropical Hibiscus, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, USDA Zone 11, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Bloom time: Summer, Bloom time: Fall, Red flowers, Green foliage