Hibiscus

Plant family

Mallow family (Malvaceae)

Season Overview

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Moist

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

High

Plant distance

150 cm

Row spacing

150 cm

Seeding depth

1 cm

Instructions

Description

The plant genus Hibiscus comprises several hundred species worldwide, all of which originate from Asia but are found throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. They are part of the large mallow family (Malvaceae). They include both annual and perennial herbaceous plants, subshrubs, shrubs and trees. The Chinese rose mallow (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) is very popular as a houseplant and container plant. For gardens in central European latitudes, only the garden or shrub hibiscus (Hibiscus syriacus) and the cultivated forms of the hardy perennial hibiscus (Hibiscus x moscheutos) are suitable.

Growing tips

If possible, hibiscus should only be planted in the garden in spring so that it is well rooted by the first winter. This also applies if you want to replant your hibiscus. The planting hole should be twice the size of the root ball. Mix the excavated soil with some nourishing compost before refilling. Be careful when tamping down the soil so that no roots are damaged. A layer of mulch in the root area is advisable. Water the hibiscus well and also make sure to water the young plants in good time if it is dry, otherwise buds that have already set can fall off.