General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Orange and yellow
Flower Time: Year Round
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Cuttings: Cane
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Tropical Hibiscus
  • Hibiscus

'Sun Showers' was a featured
Plant of the Day for June 3, 2016.
Photo Gallery
Location: Summeville, SC
Color distribution and patterning can vary greatly with Sunshower
Location: Coastal San Diego County 
Date: 2018-09-18
Photo by Calif_Sue
Location: Pinellas Park, FL
Date: 2019-05-05
Sunset Chapter, AHS show and sale
Location: Frisco Tx
Date: 2013-03-18 
Flowers are 8\" across

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