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• Medium to high water
• Medium to high sunlight
• Usually 4-5 foot tall
• Flowers intermittently all year
• Not native

Bird-of-paradise (Strelitzia reginae) is a native of South Africa and is closely related to the banana. The herbaceous plant derives its common names from the unique flower it bears, which resembles a brightly colored bird in flight. The leathery leaves are held upright on stiff leafstalks and are about 6 inches wide and 18 inches long. The plant forms a 3 to 5 foot tall clump that can be used as a focal point in the landscape or in mass plantings. The evergreen leaves of bird-of-paradise do not drop from the plant, which makes it an excellent addition around pools or wherever shedding leaves are an aesthetic and/or maintenance problem.
Bird-of-paradise makes an attractive landscape plant throughout Florida, although it requires cold protection in the northern part of the state. The plant will tolerate temperatures as low as 24°F for a short time; however, freezing temperatures will damage developing flower buds and flowers. To ensure flower production in north Florida, grow bird-of-paradise in a container that can be moved indoors during freezes. The showy bloom is actually a combination of blue petals and orange sepals that emerge from a beak-like bract (modified leaf). Blooms appear intermittently most of the year. Healthy, mature plants can produce as many as three dozen flower spikes a year, which will last up to two weeks when cut.

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Summer belongs to bold, blooming plants, and Paraplu Pink Ink hibiscus is definitely that! This hybrid rose of Sharon spends summers bedecked with very large, very showy white and pink flowers. The star-like pink eye at the center of each bloom makes for a dazzling effect.

Hibiscus, Tropical Plant Features

Few plants offer the tropical touch of tropical hibiscus. These sun-loving plants feature bold, plate-shaped flowers in a dazzling array of colors. You’ll most commonly find these flowering plants blooming in shades of red, pink, yellow, and orange, but there are also purple, lavender-blue, white, and bicolor varieties available. Some also have variegated foliage that adds appeal.
Tropical hibiscus are summer-blooming plants that grow well in containers or in the landscape. Potted hibiscus are bold flowering plants that add dramatic décor to decks, patios, and other spaces. Use them as focal points to accent your outdoor rooms, or group a number of these sun-loving plants together to form a hedge or privacy wall.

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Hibiscus, Tropical Growing Instructions

Tropical hibiscus are sun-loving, flowering plants that grow best with 6 to 8 hours of direct light each day to bloom the most. They can grow in part shade, but they tend to bloom less.
Hibiscus appreciate plenty of water, especially when you grow them in in container gardens. During the hottest part of the season, these summer-blooming shrubs may need watering every day (especially if their roots are cramped in a small pot). It's common for hibiscus plants to drop their flower buds if they dry out too much in summer.
Fertilize hibiscus monthly with a general-purpose fertilizer, following the directions on the product packaging, to ensure they produce the most blooms possible. You don't need to use special bloom-boosting fertilizers; regular, general-purpose products work just fine. Dwarf hibiscus grow 2-4 feet tall; standard varieties typically grow up to 5 feet tall.
Hibiscus typically don't need much pruning if you grow them in containers. But, if you do wish to prune your hibiscus, you can do so at any time to encourage a bushier, fuller plant.
Get tips to care for your hibiscus in winter.
Tropical hibiscus is not recommended for human or animal consumption.

Special Care

Tropical hibiscus are excellent flowering plants in frost-free climates where they bloom on and off all year long. They grow much larger in the South than in the North; it’s common to see some hibiscus grow 15 feet tall and wide or more! These sun-loving plants are often grown as hedges to create a beautiful living privacy wall.

• Light

  Indoors: High light
  Outside: Sun

• Colors

  Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Variegated, White, Yellow

• Water

  Medium water needs

• Special Features

  Attracts butterflies
  Deer/rabbit resistant
  Super-easy to grow

Complement your Hibiscus, Tropical with these varieties:

Question

Q: Can I grow tropical hibiscus indoors as a houseplant?

Because tropical hibiscus do best outdoors in full sun, they don't usually make for good long-term houseplants unless you have a sunroom or conservatory with lots of light. That said, if you live in a cold-winter climate, you can bring your hibiscus indoors before frost and treat it like a houseplant until all danger of frost has passed in spring. Learn more about caring for tropical hibiscus over winter.

Q: I have a tropical hibiscus and the buds are dropping before they open. What's wrong?

It's fairly common to see hibiscus drop their flower buds in response to stress. One of the most common types of stress we see is inconsistent watering -- when the plant dries out, then stays wet for a while, and is allowed to dry out again. Keeping a more regular level of soil moisture can help.
If you've just purchased your hibiscus, it may drop buds as it adapts from the change in conditions from your local garden center to your home. In this case, as soon as the plant gets settled -- usually in a week or two -- it should stop the bud drop.
If your plants are regularly overwatered or are fertilized too much, the damage to the roots can also cause them to drop their buds. Temperature can also play a role -- if it's excessively warm or cold, the weather can stress the plants enough that they drop their buds.
Also watch for pests. Some insects, including thrips, can cause hibiscus bud drop. If you see tiny insects in and around the buds before they drop, you may need to treat your plant with insecticidal soap, horticultural oil, neem oil, or an insecticide.

Q: Will my beautiful tropical hibiscus survive the winter if I plant it outdoors in my yard?

Great question! It depends on where you live. Because tropical hibiscus don't tolerate frosty or freezing temperatures, to keep your plant alive over the winter, you'll need to bring your hibiscus indoors if your area experiences more than just a couple of light frosts. The good news is that tropical hibiscus is fairly easy to care for as a houseplant if you have a bright spot and water it regularly!

Q: Where can I buy a tropical hibiscus for my yard?

Look for these plants at your local garden center, home improvement center, or mass merchandiser. Or, check out our list of Costa Farms' retail partners. If you still can't find a retailer, send us an email!

Varieties: Our Favorites

Bahama Mama

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis HibisQs® Longiflora Laluna

Mac Os Versions

Bahama Mama is a cute dwarf variety that practically covers itself in orange, petal-packed double blooms that last longer than most other hibiscus varieties.

Premium Blooming CollectionBeachside Bubbly

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis HibisQs® Longiflora Boreas White

A dwarf variety, Beachside Bubbly is especially good for containers. A profuse bloomer, this flowering plant offers a steady show of long-lasting white blooms with rich burgundy centers.

Premium Blooming CollectionBlushing Bellini

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis HibisQs® Longiflora Adonicus Pearl

Blushing Bellini offers a reliable show of extremely long-lasting blush-pink flowers on a dwarf, compact plant.

Premium Blooming CollectionCherry Mojito

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Cherry Mojito

Cherry Mojito bears dramatic, velvety-red blooms with a nearly black center. Its 8-inch-wide blossoms make this flowering plant a showstopper.

Premium Blooming CollectionIsland Hurricane

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Light My Fire'

Island Hurricane hibiscus shows off dazzling golden-orange bloom with reddish-pink centers. It grows 4 to 6 feet tall and wide.

Premium Blooming CollectionMango Daiquiri

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Mango Daiquiri

Mango Daiquiri may be unlike any tropical hibiscus you’ve seen before; this sun-loving plant shows off 8-inch-wide double purple flowers that fade to golden yellow at the edges.

Premium Blooming CollectionMonsoon Mixer

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Creole Lady'

Monsoon Mixer is a lovely variety that shows off big, 8-inch-wide blue-purple flowers edged in apricot-gold. The plant grows 4 to 6 feet tall and wide.

Premium Blooming CollectionPeach Bellini

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Who Dat'

Peach Bellini produces a plethora of huge blooms (more than 8 inches wide!) in a breathtaking shade of peachy-orange. It’s stunning on its own and a knockout paired with any other color.

Premium Blooming CollectionPineapple Mule

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis HibisQs® Multi-Tropic Yellow

A profuse bloomer, this small-stature tropical hibiscus variety shows off a nearly constant supply of golden-yellow flowers. It's perfect for adding a fresh touch to your favorite tabletop.

Premium Blooming CollectionRum Runner Remix

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Eye of Kali'

Rum Runner Remix shows off especially large 8-inch-wide, bold yellow flowers that have stunning red-and pink centers.

Premium Blooming CollectionSex on the Beach

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Sex on the Beach

Sex on the Beach features large, exotic flowers that capture all the tones of a beach-side sunset. It grows 4 to 6 feet tall and wide and flowers all summer.

Premium Blooming CollectionSouth Pacific Sipper

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Nectar Pink'

South Pacific Sipper offers some of the largest double flowers around! Each ruffled bloom on this flowering plant is a soft shade of pink.

Premium Blooming CollectionSunrise Mimosa

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Cajun Cocktail'

Mac Os Catalina

Like a work of art, no two blooms are exactly the same! Each 6-inch-wide red flower is playfully splashed with yellow speckles.

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Hibiscus Pink Elephant

Tequila Sunrise

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis HibisQs® Multi-Tropic Orange

Pink Hibiscus Plant

Tequila Sunrise is a dwarf summer-blooming plant that bears an abundance of bold orange flowers all season long.

Premium Blooming CollectionTiki Temptation

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Golden Halo'

Mac Os Mojave

Bold and exotic, Tiki Temptation hibiscus features large, golden-yellow blooms decorated with a reddish-pink center.It grows 4 to 6 feet tall and wide.

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