| Botanical name | Hibiscus schizopetalus |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  High Maintenance High Maintenance – Requires Regular Maintenance.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | This plant bears pendulous flowers on erect stems. |
| Common name(s) | Japanese lantern |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This plant is mainly grown for it's appealing fuzzy green foliage. |
| Uses in landscape design | Japanese lantern are excellent container plants. |
| Soil conditions | The Janpanese lantern requires mildly acidic to midly alkaline and enriched soil, and the soil must be well-drained. |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Wildlife attractions | The japanese lantern attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. |
Hibiscus schizopetalus (Japanese lantern)
- Botanical name: Hibiscus schizopetalus
- Common name(s): Japanese lantern
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
A vigorous, floriferous, pendulous-flowered red hibiscus bearing its flowers on erect stems.
Family: Malvaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: hi-BIS-kus ski-zo-pe-TAY-lus
Hibiscus schizopetalus requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
This plant bears pendulous flowers on erect stems.
This plant is mainly grown for it’s appealing fuzzy green foliage.
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