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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Apricot'

Family Malvaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   9a - 11   RHS:   FH - FT   EGF:   H5 - G2   Australia:   3 - 5  
Care Level
Height 2.4 - 4.5 m (8 - 15 ft)
Spread 1.5 - 3 m (5 - 10 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Apricot' (tropical hibiscus) bears showy, bright orange and repeat-blooming blooms. This shrub is rounded in form and has medium green foliage that is glossy, coarse textured and evergreen. The bark is smooth in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning shrub which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Container, cut flowers, hedge, house plant, foundation, specimen, topiary and tropical.
Cautions The growth rate of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Apricot' (tropical hibiscus) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.