Tropical Hibiscus Elephant Ear Double White
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- Available in 4" Pots
- Mature,well rooted starter size plants, typically a minimum of about 6" tall
- Ready to be potted or set out where there is no danger of frost or freeze
- Unlikely to have bloom or bud at the time of shipping
Botanical Name: Hibiscus rosa seninsis
Common Name: Tropical Hibiscus Elephant Ear Double White or Kalakaua
| Plant Family | Malvaceae |
| Mature Size | 3'x3' |
| Bloom Color | Creamy White and Pale Pink |
| Bloom Form | Loose, open double with crest |
| Bloom Time | Perpetual |
| Zone | 10, 11 |
| Fragrance | None |
| Key Features | Showy flowers, large leaves |
| Suggested Uses | Specimen, potted, accent, hedge |
About Tropical Hibiscus Elephant Ear Double White:
Elephant Ear Hibiscus is an older cultivar that is seldom grown commercial now, though it is one of the most popular and best loved cultivars, it is often quite difficult to locate. Elephant Ear or Kalakaua is a must have for new collectors and a great gift for a gardener who is just discovering hibiscus.
It is a beautiful tropical hibiscus, but it's features of very large leaves, and slower growth make it less suitable for commercial chain store production that many others. The blooms are full, lush, and luxurious. The plant grows low and dense and is reasonably disease resistant.
Tropical Hibiscus Elephant Ear Double White lends itself well to potted culture. The leaves are very large and a deep glossy emerald green. The flowers are large, have a unique, interesting shape, and a muted, romantic, pastel, blended pallete of white, cream, and pale pastel pink.
Elephant Ear can be slightly fussy in it's growing needs, requiring adequate air flow, minimal spraying, and careful attention to watering.
Left unpruned, Elephant Ear will reach a mature height of about 2' to 4' , but is easy to maintain at lower heights. Frequent pruning is beneficial and helps the plant grower bushier and stronger.KALAKUA
For the best results with Tropical Hibiscus Elephant Ear Double White:
- 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.
- Spray periodically during hot, humid weather to prevent pest and disease problems.
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