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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| Plant Height: |
3-6 feet |
| Plant Spread: |
2-3 feet |
| Leaves: |
Evergreen
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| Flowers: |
Showy
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| Flower Color: |
Blue
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| Bloom Size: |
3"-4"
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| Flower Time: |
Year Round
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| Uses: |
Suitable as Annual
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| Wildlife Attractant: |
Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
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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
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- Tropical Hibiscus
- Hibiscus
Posted by
SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Apr 2, 2012 4:44 AM concerning plant:
"'Blue Ballerina's' flower is a deep blue 3-5" mini with a dainty red eye surrounded by pristine white with a starburst of white rays. The flowers only last 1-2 days, but it blooms constantly, even as a very young plant in a 4" pot. It was almost an HVH throw-away because of the short bloom time, but the young test plants in 4" pots bloomed so frequently that 'Blue Ballerina' became a favorite for everyone at HVH. A mature bush opens multiple flowers almost every day. 'Blue Ballerina' makes a beautiful houseplant, and blooms as well in the house as outside. It is the offspring of 'P's Purple' and 'Kirk's Purple.' Released from HVH in 2008."
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