About Jostaberry and Splendid Hibiscus

Jostaberry

Splendid Hibiscus

About Splendid Hibiscus and Jostaberry

What is

Life Span

Not Available

Annual and Perennial

Type

Fruit

Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree

Origin

Hybrid origin

Eastern Australia

Types

Not Available

Habitat

Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained

gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-9

9-15

AHS Heat Zone

9-2

Not Available

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

120.00 cm

99+

600.00 cm

99+

Minimum Width

120.00 cm

99+

7.00 cm

99+

Plant Color

Flower Color

Green, Purple

Light Pink, Not Available, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Palmate

Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Yes

Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently

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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning

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

Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer

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

Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Yes

Edible Fruit

Yes

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Not Available

no allergic reactions

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

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

Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Not Available

anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Used As Food

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Yes

Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border

Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RIBES x culverwellii

Hibiscus splendens

Common Name

Jostaberry

Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood

In Hindi

Jostaberry

Splendid Hibiscus

In German

Jostaberry

Splendid Hibiscus

In French

casseille

Splendid Hibiscus

In Spanish

Jostaberry

Hibiscus Splendid

In Greek

Jostaberry

Splendid Hibiscus

In Portuguese

Jostaberry

Hibiscus Splendid

In Polish

Jostaberry

Splendid hibiskusa

In Latin

OLIVE

egregiam Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Equisetopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Saxifragales

Malvales

Family

Grossulariaceae

Malvaceae

Genus

Ribes

Hibiscus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Not Available

Hibisceae

Subfamily

Not Available

Malvoideae

Number of Species

99+

Not Available

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Properties of Jostaberry and Splendid Hibiscus

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Season and Care of Jostaberry and Splendid Hibiscus

Season and care of Jostaberry and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Jostaberry and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jostaberry season is Summer and Fall and Splendid Hibiscus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.

Jostaberry and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information

Jostaberry and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Jostaberry and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:

Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available

Care of Jostaberry and Splendid Hibiscus

Care of Jostaberry and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning 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 Jostaberry 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.