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Botanical Name:

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

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Common Name:

Roseflake

Family Name:

MALVACEAE

Genus:

Hibiscus

species

rosa-sinensis

Name Derivation

G: Greek name for mallow; S: Lat. rosa - pink, sinensis - china

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Dimensions:

2m x 1.5m

Flower:

Rose pink single on long pedicel. 5 large distinct petals, staminal column, branched stigma, epicalix

Climate:

Susceptible to chewing insects, mealy bug and aphids. Avoid poorly drained soils tolerates near coastal position. Generally hardy. Needs protection from frost and wind

Fruit:

Not developed in cultivation

Propagation:

Cuttings semi-hard/soft wd

Horticulture Use:

Hedge screen shrubbery

Culture & Maintenance:

Irrigate during dry season. Fertilise as required and particularly in mid to late dry season following annual pruning. If desired may be pruned regularly to form neat colourful hedge.

Foliage:

Simple with serrate but quite variable margin alternate blotched with colour

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