General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Shrub
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| Life cycle: |
Perennial
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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| Water Preferences: |
Mesic
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| Soil pH Preferences: |
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
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| Minimum cold hardiness: |
Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
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| Maximum recommended zone: |
Zone 11
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| Plant Height: |
3-6 feet |
| Plant Spread: |
3-6 feet |
| Leaves: |
Evergreen
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| Flowers: |
Showy
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| Flower Color: |
Red
Other: Deep Purple-burgundy
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| Bloom Size: |
6"-12"
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| Flower Time: |
Year Round
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| Uses: |
Windbreak or Hedge
Suitable as Annual
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| Wildlife Attractant: |
Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
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| Resistances: |
Humidity tolerant
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| Propagation: Other methods: |
Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Cuttings: Cane
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| Pollinators: |
Various insects
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| Containers: |
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
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- Tropical Hibiscus
- Hibiscus
Posted by
SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Apr 3, 2012 12:14 PM concerning plant:
HVH: "Black Dragon is one of the most striking and unusual hibiscus hybridized in recent years. It is an offspring of the famous cultivar Dragon's Breath whose influence is seen in the color, rays, and bush. Like its parent, Black Dragon is not the easiest hibiscus to grow and can die suddenly if overwatered or otherwise stressed. Even so, the very large, almost black blooms, up to 10" across, make this variety a "must have" in our opinion. The unusual dark burgundy red hues shading to black are contrasted with the pure white rays swirling around the bloom. Black Dragon is an award-winning, show-stopping new hibiscus that blooms a lot from the many branches it produces. It grows to medium height and width."
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| Stunning by vic |
Jul 12, 2012 8:05 AM |
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| Wow! by plantladylin |
Jul 13, 2012 9:01 AM |
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