Plants in this genus include annuals, perennials, shrubs, and even trees.
Here are 44 types of hibiscus plants to consider for your garden, porch, or patio.
In cold regions, apply a layer of mulch in late fall to protect the plant during winter.
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Prune away dead growth from the previous season in late winter or early spring.
This tall shrub offers a rounded growth habit and thrives in a variety of well-drained soils.
Look for blooming to begin in high summer and go through fall.
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‘Sugar Tip’ doesn’t produce seeds that will spread new plants, making it a lower-maintenance option.
Each flower lasts for one day, with blooms appearing in midsummer and continuing through fall.
Thanks to its strong stems, ‘Red Heart’ works well as a hedge plant.
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A ruffle of petals around the stamen adds visual interest and a delicate look.
This versatile cultivar is heat, salt, and drought tolerant and blooms throughout the summer.
Note that ‘Aphrodite’ needs more sun than some other hibiscus types.
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This tall shrub also offers versatility, including drought tolerance and salt tolerance.
It’s also easy-growing once established and won’t self-seed.
Plant this seedless cultivar in a spot with lots of sun where its abundant summer blooms can be appreciated.
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This dwarf shrub offers abundant white blooms with vivid red centers and prominent veining.
Plant it in a container or along a border to enjoy blooms all summer long.
Plant in full sun to enjoy the most abundant blooms.
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This drought-tolerant hibiscus key in enjoys moist soil but can tolerate drier conditions than some rose of Sharon cultivars.
This makes it ideal for compact spaces.
This drought-tolerant, heat-tolerant rose of Sharon will flower all summer long.
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It’s also sterile, so no need to worry about invasive spread.
This lush hibiscus plant is known for its six-inch-wide, trumpet-shaped blooms in a variety of bright colors.
This wetland species prefers consistently moist, rich soil.
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Those buds open into pale pink flowers with deep red centers.
Plant this shrubby hibiscus in a spot with well-drained soil and plenty of sun.
Profuse, lemon-yellow blooms with deep red centers last one day.
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Note that sea hibiscus is considered to have invasive potential in coastal regions of southern Florida.
This plant has deep red, palmate leaves that are also edible.
Full-sun conditions will create the deepest red leaf color.
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Pink or red flowers may appear in fall.
Flowers start out yellow and darken to orange as they age and attract pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies.
Plant hamabo hibiscus in full sun to partial shade and in an area with good drainage.
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This plant grows best in very moist soil and marshy areas, like rain gardens and wetland habitats.
Plant in full sun for best flower growth and disease resistance.
Bloom period is late spring through early fall.
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This species tolerates hot, humid weather as long as soil is kept consistently moist.
Full sun will encourage more blooms and promote disease resistance.
In hot, dry weather, plants may require daily or twice-daily watering.
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Pink or purple flowers can bloom throughout the year and will be more profuse with occasional watering.
In tropical climates, plants work well as mass plantings, accent plants, and hedges or privacy screens.
Double hibiscus also grow well in containers if you’re short on space or live in a cooler climate.
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Prune plants in late fall to maintain their shape and encourage fuller growth next season.
Plants are slow-growing and begin to spread once they reach around 18 inches tall.
Centers are deep burgundy ringed by shocking pink and white.
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Full sun and consistent water are a must for prolific blooms.
Give this hibiscus plenty of space if planting in-ground, or use a large pot for container planting.
Grow this hybrid in a sunny area with plenty of water and fertilizer to promote blooms.
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By afternoon, the color changes to yellow with lavender-gray centers.
Seven-inch blooms pop against glossy, dark green leaves.
Give this plant plenty of sun, water, and fertilizer in summer.
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Keep plants in containers in cool climates.
Bright red petals frame a vivid white center with prominent white veins.
Water and fertilize regularly during the growing season for the best blooms.
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The gray-green leaves of this compact throw in of hibiscus are delicately edged with creamy white.
Give the plant lots of sun to promote blooms and keep variegation high.
When the weather gets warmer in summer, the color flips to bright yellow with areas of reddish orange.
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Abundant blooms appear throughout the growing season rather than during a set period.
Its flowers can grow as large as five inches wide and appear throughout the summer.
Its cup-shaped blooms reach nine inches across and appear in midsummer through early fall.
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