Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
China
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Dark Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
HIBISCUS rosa-sinensis 'Lillikoi Yellow'
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
China rose
Glossy abelia
In Hindi
गुड़हल, जवा कुसुम
Abelia
In German
Tropical Hibiscus
Abelia
In French
Hibiscus Tropical
Abelia
In Spanish
hibisco tropical
Abelia
In Greek
τροπική Hibiscus
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
Hibiscus tropical
Abelia
In Polish
Tropical Hibiscus
Abelia
In Latin
Tropical Hibiscus
Abelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Dipsacales
Family
Malvaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Caprifolioideae
Season and Care of Chinese hibiscus and Abelia
Season and care of Chinese hibiscus and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese hibiscus and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese hibiscus is Loam and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese hibiscus is Neutral and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese hibiscus and Abelia Physical Information
Chinese hibiscus and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Chinese hibiscus and Abelia are as follows:
Chinese hibiscus flower color: Yellow, Red and Dark Red
Chinese hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Chinese hibiscus and Abelia
Care of Chinese hibiscus and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinese hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.