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Hibiscus tionum

Flower Of An Hour

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Description

Hibiscus tionum is an evergreen tree. Grows to 30 ft. tall. The 4 in. flowers, each lasting a day, open yellow and deepen to orange by day's end.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Tropical

Accenting Features

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Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

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Special Uses

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Attracts Wildlife

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Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.