Hibiscus

                               HIBISCUS

Hibiscus is a genus of several species of shrubs, herbs and trees belonging to the Malvaceae family.

HIBISCUS CLASSIFICATION

Kingdom - Plantae

Division - Tracheophyta

Subdivision - Angiospermae

Family - Malvaceae

HIBISCUS FEATURES

• The Hibiscus flowers are showy and         conspicuous.

• The flowers are trumpet shaped and range in colours of red, orange, yellow, pink or purple.

• The Hibiscus flowers are acidic in taste because they are rich in natural acids and also contain iron, phosphorus, calcium and vitamin B complex.

•The leaves are ovate to lanceolate and are borne alternately.

• The leaves may be smooth or covered in trichomes.

HABITAT 

• The genus thrives in warm, temperate, tropical and subtropical regions throughout the world.

• The plants follow a perennial or annual life cycle.

• It is entomophilous, i.e., pollinated by insects.

PARTS OF FLOWER

HOW TO GROW..???

• Select the right hibiscus for your garden.

• Plant hibiscus in full sun, in either spring (perennial hibiscus) or late spring/early summer (tropical hibiscus).

• Prepare the soil to plant perennial hibiscus by adding Miracle-Gro® Garden Soil for Flowers.

• Fill containers with potting Mix to plant tropical hibiscus.

• Water plants thoroughly at the time of planting and throughout the growing season.

• Deadhead and prune hibiscus to encourage the best blooms.

Growing hibiscus is an easy way to add exotic allure to your garden. There are two main types of hibiscus: Perennial hibiscus (multiple species) grow like shrubs, but die back to the ground each winter. Tropical hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) make excellent container plants for poolscapes or patios during the summer, but have to be brought indoors during the winter in all but the warmest areas. Both types have large, colorful flowers, but tropical hibiscus tends to bloom longer than perennial hibiscus.