Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Texas
Not Available
Types
Not available
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid 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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
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, Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
Hibiscus syriacus
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
In French
Mexican primrose
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral.
Mexican primrose and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus flower color: Dark Pink, Light Pink and Pink
- Rose of Sharon Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow
Care of Mexican primrose and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Care of Mexican primrose and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rose of Sharon 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 Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.