Hibiscus Pride of Hankins - Double Fuschia
Available in the following sizes:
4" Pot - Plant typically is a minimum of about 8" tall, is a straight terminal tip cutting suitable to train as a standard tree, and not generally in bloom or bud at the time of shipping.
Mature, well rooted starter size, shipped staked in a 4" plastic pot, ready to be re potted or set out where there is no danger of frost or freeze.
Shipping cost: $8.50 for the 1st plant, $3.00 for each additional plant
Botantical Name: Hibiscus rosa seninsis - Pride of Hankins
Common Name: Tropical Hibiscus Pride of Hankins, Double Fuschia, or Carnation
| Plant Family | Malvaceae |
| Mature Size | 6'x6' |
| Bloom Color | Bright Fuschia Pink |
| Bloom Form | Dense tight double |
| Bloom Time | Perpetual |
| Zone | 10, 11 (Zone 9 with cold protection) |
| Fragrance | None |
| Key Features | Big flowers, strong disease resistant plant |
| Suggested Uses | Specimen, potted, hedge, patio tree standard |
About Hibiscus rosa seninsis - Pride of Hankins Double Fuschia :
Hibiscus as a species has perhaps the largest number of bloom color variations of any plant, there are literally thousands. Some are tough hardy plants suitable for a variety of landscape uses and others are delicate hothouse prizes that are not for the novice gardener.
Hibiscus Pride of Hankins Double Fuschia Pink is a tough, resilient old heirloom cultivar whose heritage has been lost. It has been a popular plant in southern landscapes for more than 50 years, and is very well suited for tropical and semi tropical landscapes. Pride of Hankins disease resistant and requires little maintenance, so much so, that it is favored choice for rootstock to graft more delicate cultivars on to. Pride of Hankins Tropical Hibiscus has a vigorous upright growth habit that makes it especially well suited to train into a small standard tree form.
Hibiscus Pride of Hankins Double Fuschia Pink has beautiful deep forest green glossy foliage with a dense, tight growth habit. The flowers are double with a slightly ruffled edge and very dense , tight, and often have triple layers of petals, (hence the nick name Carnation ) in a hue of neon fuchsia pink. Long, yellow, pollen covered stamens that are a hallmark of most tropical hibiscus protrude from rich maroon red throats.
Easy to grow and quick to establish, this cultivar is somewhat slower to bloom than some cultivars, and tends to bloom in cycles of heavy flowering rather than continuous bloom. Hibiscus Pride of Hankins Double Fuschia Pink is very showy when in full bloom. The bright color also attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hibiscus Pride of Hankins Double Fuschia Pink is an excellent gift choice for gardeners of any skill level.
For the best results with Hibiscus
- 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 - Pride of Hankins Double Fuschia Pink
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