norfolk island hibiscus
Lagunaria patersonia
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
Size20 to 30 feet tall10 to 20 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pink fading to white
Notes
Norfolk island hibiscus (Lagunaria patersonia) is a tree for specimen planting, shade, and tropical-style gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun. Pink flowers fade to white and appear from early to late summer, with more in early autumn. It can reach 20 to 30 feet tall.
Pairs well with Flowering banana, African daisy, and Lemon grass.
Native range
Australia.