Product Info: This plant is a live Hibiscus rosa-senensis hybrid, also known by the common name Sea Spray. It is a starter-sized plant with an approximately 4-inch-diameter root zone and will be at least 6 to 8 inches tall, and will not have blooms or buds on arrival. Starter-size plants are intended for a gardener to plant and grow to their finished mature size.
Plant Info: The Hibiscus rosa senensis hybrid, Sea Spray is a Fancy Exotic Hybrid type Tropical Hibiscus, and so requires a bit of extra care and attention.
Flowers: Sea Spray produces extra large, showy single flowers in gray and lavender toned blue with a blushed pink and white center throughout the warm season.
Growth Habit: Reasonably strong, lush, upright growing, moderately self branching plant that grows well on its own roots. Leaves are large, glossy green, with an identifiable lobed, paw, shape.
Care and Maintenance: Performs best as a potted plant in a sheltered location protected from hot direct sun and cold. Feed a good quality bloom boosting fertilizer twice yearly. Monitor for common hibiscus problems and treat appropriately. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape, size and encourage branching. Take care not to over water.
Light Needs: The best location for the Sea Spray Hibiscus is one that receives the full spectrum of cool morning light and is lightly shaded in the afternoon. Exotic Hibiscus require more careful monitoring and protection from direct hot sun than landscape type cultivars.
Climate: Tropical Exotic Fancy Hibiscus are tropical plants recommended for USDA Zones 9, 10, 11. Cold protection is recommended all Zones for the best year round appearance, earliest bloom, and longest life.
Location Information California Certified: Yes California Proposition 65 Info: Product is live plant sold for ornamental use only. Not subject to California Proposition 65 Warning Label Requirements. Incidental components such as potting media and packaging are labeled on the package as may be required when sent to California. Location Restrictions: None known
Safety: Ornamental plants should be kept out of the reach of pets and children generally. Always consult qualified experts for reliable information regarding toxicity of any plant.
Plants are guaranteed to arrive in good, viable, healthy condition but are not guaranteed after acceptance and planting in the new environment.