Description
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis | Tropical Hibiscus ‘Acapulco Gold’
Tropical Hibiscus, also known as Hawaiian Hibiscus, Garden Hibiscus, Chinese Hibiscus, China Rose, Coopers Hibiscus, Fencing Flower, Shoe Flower, and Shoeblack Plant, is a large tropical shrub in the Mallow family known for its bold, large, funnel-shaped flowers with showy centers.
Tropical Hibiscus is considered to be part of the ‘Lilibiscus’ section of the genus which as of late has been making a comeback. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis cultivars are the result of hybridization of ancient and modern Hibiscus varieties from a number of species― the majority being from the Mascarene Islands in the Indian Ocean and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific. This complex hybrid group was derived from most, if not all of the following species: Hibiscus genevii, Hibiscus kokio, Hibiscus liliiflorus, Hibiscus schizopetalus, Hibiscus arnottianus, Hibiscus fragilis, Hibiscus boryanus, Hibiscus denisonii, and Hibiscus storckii. Given its genetic history, it is not surprising that Hibiscus rosa-sinensis exhibits a wide array of traits and a dazzling variety of forms and flower colors.
The ‘Acapulco Gold’ variety, released in 2008, is a cross of Fifth Dimension x Georgia’s Pearl. Plants sport lots of big, very striking flowers that are reddish-orange with a striking bright yellow outer edge and a white and deep red center that all blend seamlessly. It grows upright with better than average vigor and the color of the leaves are a nice, lush green. It has a tendency to grow tall quickly without branching so looks best if it is pinched and pruned while young. It does respond well to pinching and pruning, sending out side branches that fill out the appearance of the plant and eventually give more flowers than an unpinched plant.
Easy to grow and blooms prolifically. Highly recommended for collectors and tropical flower aficionados!
Does best planted in a location with full sun to part shade and in rich, moist soil with good drainage. Appreciates high humidity and protection from wind. Does not tolerate frost. Plant in your flower or butterfly garden or in a naturalized area. Plant multiples for use as a small screen or hedge, or plant singularly as an accent plant. Its large flowers are an attractant for specialized bees and pollinators. Resistant to browsing by deer.
Light exposure: Full sun
Indoor light exposure: Direct sunlight/high light
Mature height: 6 ft
Mature width: 3-4 ft
Hardiness zones: 9-11, annual in all others
The plant you will receive will be one of these plants or a similar one. These are not little toothpick sized plugs you will find elsewhere. These are good sized at 4-18 inches tall.
Please note: We ship plants orders out on Mondays and Tuesdays only.
