Tag: hibiscus
Growing Chinese Hibiscus trees
Chinese Hibiscus has the scientific name Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, but is known by a few different names including China rose, Hawaiian hibiscus, rose mallow and shoeblack plant. Chinese Hibiscus plants produce stunning blossoms. Colours range from white, yellow, pink and even bright red, which is my personal favourite.
Growing Norfolk Island Hibiscus trees
Norfolk Island Hibiscus has the scientific name Lagunaria patersonii, but is known by a few different names including Pyramid tree, Cow Itch tree, Itchy Powder Tree, Queensland white oak, or sally wood. Norfolk Island Hibiscus is a neat looking, pyramidal shaped, evergreen tree with oval, leathery and hairy, sage-green leaves.
Growing cottonwood hibiscus trees
Cottonwood Hibiscus also known as Hibiscus tiliaceus rubra, is a rounded medium sized Australian native tree with heart shaped,deep green to red foliage. During spring this tree produces attractive pastel yellow flowers that stand out against the dark foliage. Cottonwood hibiscus it is well accustomed to Australia’s ever-changing climate meaning it is extremely hardy and will tolerate our often harsh conditions.
