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Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
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

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Uploaded by SongofJoy

Date: 2009-12-28
Coloration in cool weather
Comments:
  • Posted by SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Apr 16, 2012 5:26 AM concerning plant:
    HVH: "'Melon Melange' grows large 6-8" blooms that vary with the season. In hot weather, the flowers are bright pink with a yellow edge. In cooler spring and fall weather, they become watermelon colored with a pastel orange edge. In the coldest weather, the flowers become bright red with a smaller, darker orange edge.

    'Melon Melange' grows on a medium-sized, strong, upright, and reliable bush. Released from HVH in 2007."

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