Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Not Available
Eastern Australia
Types
Abbotswood potentilla, Daydawn potentilla, Klondike potentilla
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Rocky areas, Wet ground
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Early Fall, Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Haemostatic, Hypoglycaemic, Mildly painful menstruation, Odontalgic, Premenstrual syndrome, Swelling
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as a dye
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
POTENTILLA
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Potentilla
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
Potentilla plant
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Potentilla Pflanze
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
plante Potentilla
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
planta Potentilla
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
φυτό potentilla
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
planta Potentilla
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Potentilla roślin
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Potentilla herba
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Potentilla
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Potentilla and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Potentilla and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Potentilla and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Potentilla season is Early Fall and Spring and Splendid Hibiscus season is Early Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Potentilla is Well drained and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Potentilla is Slightly Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Potentilla and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Potentilla and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Potentilla height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Potentilla and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Potentilla flower color: Orange and Yellow
Potentilla leaf color: Green, Light Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Potentilla and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Potentilla and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Potentilla pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, 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 Potentilla 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.