Annuals
Hibiscus 'President's Red'
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'President's Red'
Also known as President's Red Tropical Hibiscus
Size
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About This Plant
Hibiscus 'President's Red', 'President', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.
Hardy Hibiscus (H. syriacus / Rose of Sharon) , late summer flowering shrub with showy 4-inch flowers in white, pink, blue, or red. The 'Chiffon' and 'Satin' series are sterile, non-seeding selections.
Full sun suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Slow to leaf out in spring , be patient. Watch for Japanese beetles and aphids. Generally trouble-free.
For a Pacific Northwest native plant of similar character, consider Aquilegia formosa (Western Red Columbine), Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray), or Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape) , all support native pollinators and birds.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'President's Red'
- Common name
- President's Red Tropical Hibiscus
- Lifecycle
- Tender perennial
- Foliage type
- Evergreen
- Mature size
- 3-6 ft tall × 3-5 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Bloom time
- Mid-summer
- Bloom color
- Red
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
- Wildlife: Pollinator support, Larval host
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