Turn of the Century aloalo
Hibiscus 'Turn of the Century'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate or wet soil
Size6 to 8 feet tall4 to 5 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Reddish pink to white (bicolor) with red center
Garden uses
Notes
'Turn of the Century' aloalo (Hibiscus 'Turn of the Century') is a perennial for rain gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and average to wet soil. It grows 72 to 96 inches tall and 48 to 60 inches wide, so give it room. The bicolor blooms open in mid to late summer and into early autumn. They are reddish pink to white with a red center.
Pairs well with Golden club, Feather reed grass, and Dawn redwood.