Texas Star Hibiscus

Texas Star Hibiscus Care

Hibiscus Coccineus

What is the plant

Hibiscus coccineus, the scarlet rosemallow, is a hardy Hibiscus species that looks much like Cannabis sativa (marijuana). It is also known as Texas star, brilliant hibiscus, and scarlet hibiscus. It features bright scarlet flowers that have five petals and are reminiscent of hollyhock.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

8 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water hibiscus shrubs weekly so the soil remains moist throughout the root zone, supplying approximately 1 to 3 inches of moisture a week. Hibiscus may require more frequent watering during dry periods.
Pruning
Texas Star Hibiscus is deciduous and will therefore drop its leaves in the fall. Once all the leaves are off, you can cut it back to within 4-6 inches from the ground.
Fertilizer
Star once a month during the spring and summer when the plant is actively growing.

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Sunlight
These plants can be grown in large containers or in your yard. If you're growing them in a container, the bigger the container, the better.
Soil
Texas Star' can be planted in many soils, but they prefer a moist well drained soil. They bloom best in full sun and when watered consistently. They can even be grown within a backyard pond. The plants die down to the ground during winter, but return with sprouts in late spring.
Container
These plants can be grown in large containers or in your yard. If you're growing them in a container, the bigger the container, the better.

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Additional
A vigorous perennial hardy in Zones 6-11, it produces large, star-shaped, white or bright red flowers that bloom from late spring into fall. It grows 4-6 feet tall x 3-4 feet wide on average, but can get larger. Texas Star Hibiscus is deciduous and will therefore drop its leaves in the fall.
Popularity
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