Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Hot Red' (Hot Red Chinese Hibiscus, Hot China Rose, Hot Red Shoe Flower)
Botanical Information
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Hibiscus |
| Species | rosa-sinensis |
| Cultivar | 'Hot Red' |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Suitable as a border, hedge or specimen shrub. |
| Cultivation | Grow hibiscus in full sun to partial shade on slightly acidic, nutrient-rich soil. They can withstand an annual pruning back to old wood to control size and form. |
| Pests | Problems of hibiscus include insects such as mites, thrips, nematodes, scale, canker, mushroom root rot, and leaf spot. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | Glossy-green leaves, 15 cm long. |
| Flower Description | The flowers are large, generally red in the original varieties, and firm, but generally lack any scent. Numerous varieties, cultivars, and hybrids are available, with flower colours ranging from white through yellow and orange to scarlet and shades of pink, with both single and double sets of petals. |
Photographs
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Red Hot’, form.
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Red Hot’, leaf.
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Red Hot’, flower.
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Red Hot’, flower. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Red Hot’, leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.