Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Eastern Australia
Types
Skyflower
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seperation
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fertilizers
slow-release 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
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DURANTA
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
Duranta
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Duranta
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Duranta
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Duranta
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
Duranta
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Duranta
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Duranta
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Duranta
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Duranta and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Duranta and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Duranta and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duranta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Duranta is Loam, Sand and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Duranta and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Duranta and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Duranta height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Duranta and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Duranta and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Duranta and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Splendid 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. In summer Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.