{"title":"Tropical Hibiscus","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"142\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eGenus: Hibiscus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malvaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"167\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"184\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hibiscus, Rose Mallow\u003cbr data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"209\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"226\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, especially Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Caribbean\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"822\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"346\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"349\"\u003eHibiscus is a large genus of flowering plants, including shrubs and small trees, renowned for their large, colourful, trumpet-shaped flowers. Tropical hibiscus species, such as \u003cem data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"550\"\u003eHibiscus rosa-sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e, are widely grown as ornamental plants in gardens and landscapes, prized for their vibrant blooms in shades of red, pink, orange, yellow, and white. The flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies, making hibiscus a popular choice for tropical-themed gardens and patios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"841\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"906\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"906\"\u003ePrefers full sun for best flowering; tolerates partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eGrows well in well-drained, fertile soil with regular watering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003eRequires high humidity and warm temperatures; protect from frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003ePrune regularly to encourage bushier growth and remove spent flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eFertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003eHibiscus flowers are used to make herbal teas, such as hibiscus tea, which is popular worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003eThe genus name comes from the Greek word \u003cem data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003ehibiskos\u003c\/em\u003e, a name for marshmallow plants related to hibiscus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eSome species have cultural significance; for example, the hibiscus is the national flower of several countries including Malaysia and South Korea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eHibiscus flowers are edible and often used as garnishes or in salads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003eTropical hibiscus plants can be trained as hedges, specimen shrubs, or espaliered on trellises\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/tropical-hibiscus.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}