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Chinese Hibiscus, Hawaiian Hibiscus

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Botanical Name

Hibiscus rosa-sinenesis

Hardiness

Zones 9 to 11, annual elsewhere

Height

4 to 10 feet

Width

4 to 6 feet

Flowers

Summer to fall: white, yellow, peach, orange, red; double or single

Light

Full sun to part shade

Soil

Moist, well-drained

Planting and Care

Protect from strong winds, can overwinter as a houseplant

Problems

Aphids, mealybugs, mites, scale, whiteflies

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