Hibiscus tiliaceus, yellow flower, leaf, Forest & Kim Starr, starr-020803-0106
Sunset®: 23-25,27
USDA: 10-11
Sun Exposure: Full sun, to part sun
Origin: Tropical Asia, has become pantropical
Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub or small tree, up to 25 feet tall and wide (7.5 m); heart-shaped leathery leaves, 4 to 8 inches long (10-20 cm), with whitish pubescent undersides
Watering Needs: Moderate water, drought and salt tolerant
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings, air layering
Hibiscus tiliaceus, orange flower, leaf, Forest & Kim Starr, starr-020803-0107
There are several varieties and many cultivar:
- Purpurascens: is a cultivar with purple leaves
- Tricolor: a variegated cultivar with green, cream, and burgundy in the leaves
Hibiscus tiliaceus, habit, Forest & Kim Starr, starr-010309-0519
Blooming Habits:
Large showy flowers, lasting onee day, often starting yellow in the morning and slowly turning red during as the day as the flower matures.
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