Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
  
Origin
Central America
  
Eastern Australia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Wet forest, Woodland Garden
  
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
21,22
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon, Sienna
  
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Light Green, Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Light Green, Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lobed
  
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
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
Dilute liquid fertiliser
  
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
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Rust
  
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Snails
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
allergic reaction
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
  
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Stem
  
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Sauces
  
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
GUNNERA insignis
  
Hibiscus splendens
  
Common Name
Giant Rhubarb, Poorman's Umbrella
  
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
  
In Hindi
Giant Rhubarb
  
Splendid Hibiscus
  
In German
Riesen- Rhabarber
  
Splendid Hibiscus
  
In French
Géant rhubarbe
  
Splendid Hibiscus
  
In Spanish
Gigante ruibarbo
  
Hibiscus Splendid
  
In Greek
Giant Ραβέντι
  
Splendid Hibiscus
  
In Portuguese
Rhubarb gigante
  
Hibiscus Splendid
  
In Polish
Giant Rabarbar
  
Splendid hibiskusa
  
In Latin
Giant RHEUM
  
egregiam Hibiscus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Haloragales
  
Malvales
  
Family
Gunneraceae
  
Malvaceae
  
Genus
Gunnera
  
Hibiscus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Hibisceae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Malvoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Giant Rhubarb and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Giant Rhubarb and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Rhubarb and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Loam and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Giant Rhubarb and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Giant Rhubarb and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Rhubarb height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Rhubarb and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Giant Rhubarb flower color: Dark Red, Dark Salmon and Sienna
Giant Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Giant Rhubarb and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Giant Rhubarb and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Rhubarb pruning is done 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 Giant Rhubarb 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.