Discover our magnificent collection of Hibiscus, where each plant is an invitation to a tropical journey! These spectacular flowering shrubs, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, are an excellent choice for adding a touch of vibrant colour and exoticism to your garden, patio, or balcony. Each hibiscus is unique, featuring delicate petals, elegant shapes, and a dazzling palette of colours, ranging from deep reds to flamboyant oranges, subtle pinks, and fascinating multicolour combinations. The selection may vary from one garden centre to another, always offering you new discoveries.
Among the varieties you might find in our collection are beauties such as: 'Black Dragon', 'Tahitian Orange Rainbow', 'Ruby Tuesday', 'C'est Bon Cajun', 'Frosted Lipstick', 'Liam's Rainbow', 'Sugar Kisses', and 'Midnight Tryst'. Each variety has its own distinctive charm that is sure to catch the eye!
Key Features
- Foliage: Medium to dark green leaves, glossy, oval-shaped, and often toothed. Evergreen in warm climates, they are deciduous or semi-deciduous in cold conditions.
- Flowering: Large, showy flowers, often single or double, with delicate petals and prominent centres. Colours vary enormously (red, orange, pink, yellow, white, bi-colour, etc.). Generous blooming from spring to fall, and even year-round in tropical climates.
- Habit: Upright, bushy, and branching shrub, which can be grown in pots.
- Growth: Fast under optimal conditions.
- Appeal: Main attraction for its exotic flowers and vibrant colours.
Care Tips
- Light: Requires full sun for abundant and continuous flowering (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day). Can tolerate light partial shade, but flowering will be less spectacular.
- Watering: Water generously and regularly during the growing season (spring, summer, early fall), keeping the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. A good quality potting mix for tropical plants or shrubs is ideal.
- Humidity: Appreciates moderate to high ambient humidity. Regular misting or using a pebble tray can be beneficial indoors or during dry weather.
- Temperature: Prefers warm temperatures, between 18°C and 32°C (64°F and 90°F). Sensitive to cold; does not tolerate temperatures below 10°C (50°F). Must be brought indoors before the first frosts in Quebec.
- Fertilization: During the growing season (spring and summer), fertilize every two weeks with a fertilizer rich in potassium and phosphorus (for flowering), or a balanced fertilizer, diluted according to instructions.
- Pruning: Prune in early spring to encourage a compact shape and abundant flowering. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms.
- Overwintering : Since it is not hardy here, hibiscus is often grown in pots and brought indoors before frost. Place it in a bright, cool location, reduce watering, and suspend fertilization.
