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Hibiscus 'Fireball'

Family Malvaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   4a - 11   RHS:   H - FT   EGF:   H1 - G2   Australia:   1 - 5  
Care Level
Height 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The shrub Hibiscus 'Fireball' (hibiscus) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and striped and multi-coloured bright red blossoms during mid summer to late fall. The glossy foliage is medium green and dark fuchsia in colour and coarse in texture. Hibiscus 'Fireball' (hibiscus) has smooth bark. A specimen plant, Hibiscus 'Fireball' (hibiscus) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Bog, border, container, hedge, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Hibiscus 'Fireball' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of wet sites.