Persimmon Chinese hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Persimmon'
USDA zones10 to 11
Size6 to 10 feet tall4 to 8 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Creamy white with pink fringe and dark pink eye
Notes
'Persimmon' Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Persimmon') is a shrub for borders, containers, and tropical gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. The flowers are creamy white with a pink fringe and a dark pink eye. They open in late spring, early to late summer, and early autumn. It can reach 6 to 10 feet tall.
Pairs well with Julia's Rose rose, Devil's backbone, Holly fern, and Gryphon begonia.