Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
China Doll
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Zimmeresche
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
china doll
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
china doll
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Alyogyne
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of China Doll and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of China Doll and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
China Doll and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
China Doll and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of China Doll and Blue Hibiscus
Care of China Doll and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.