Hibiscus tionum
Flower Of An Hour
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
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
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
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
n/a
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
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.