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Empire Hibiscus

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This handsome evergreen shrub displays showy single blooms when planted in full sun and warm temperatures and given good drainage. Versatile plant for screening, background specimen and containers.

Photo credit: Doreen Wynja


  • Full Sun

  • Moderate

  • Height
    5—10 feet

  • Spread
    4—7 feet

Availability: Out of stock



Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune semi-annually to maintain topiary form.

Brand Monrovia
Botanical Name Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Empire'
Plant Type Shrubs, Tropicals
Plant Subtype EVERGREEN TROPICAL FLOWERING SHRUB
Foliage Color Green
Light Needs Full Sun
Water Needs Moderate
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones 10 - 11
Height 5—10 feet
Spread 4—7 feet
Habit Round, Round
Special Uses Attracts Hummingbirds, Showy Flowers
Landscape Uses Border, Container, Houseplant, Seacoast Exposure
Flower Color Orange
Bloom Time Summer

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