Hibiscus Tri Color Variegated Rose Queen
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Botanical Name: Hibiscus rosa seninsis cooperi
Common Name: Hibiscus Rose Queen
Other Common Names: Red Hot ™, Checkered Hibiscus, Fire and Ice
| Plant Family | Malvaceae |
| Mature Size | 3''x3'' |
| Bloom Color | Red |
| Bloom Form | Classic Medium Single |
| Bloom Time | Perpetual |
| Zone | 10, 11 (Zone 9 with cold protection) |
| Fragrance | None |
| Key Features | Unique tri color variegated foliage |
| Suggested Uses | Specimen, potted, accent, hedge |
About Hibiscus Tri Color Variegated Rose Queen:
Hibiscus Tri Color Variegated Rose Queen is an older, but not well known, hibiscus cutivar. It is one of a trio of plants developed in the late 60''s, named Rose Queen, Aussie Queen and Snow Queen. They are thought to be naturally ocurring sports.
The flowers of Rose Queen are small red classic hibiscus flowers and not very exciting on their own. However, they are set off by very unique and interesting foliage that is tri colored green, red and pink and very unique and interesting even when this hibiscus is not blooming.
Hibiscus Tri Colo Variegated Rose Queen is showy and striking in a mass plantings, as a hedge, or as potted plants for the porch, patio or poolside, as an anchor in large mixed garden pots.
Left unpruned, Rose Queen will reach a mature height of about 3', but is easy to maintain at lower heights. Frequent pruning is beneficial and helps the plant grower bushier and stronger and produce more colorful new growth and flowers.
For the best results with Hibiscus Tri Color Variegated Rose Queen
- Plant in well draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil
- Locate in the full sun
- Prune for shape after flowering
- Feed a good quality slow release bloom boosting plant food twice yearly
- Protect from frost and freeze
Hibiscus rosa seninsis cooperi
Hibiscus Red Hot™, Checkered Hibiscus, Fire and Ice, or Tri Color Variegated Rose Queen
Hibiscus Rose Queen
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