Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Eastern Australia
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
8-4
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
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
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARONIA arbutifolia
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Red Chokeberry
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
लाल Chokeberry
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Rote Apfelbeere
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Red Chokeberry
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
rojo Chokeberry
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
κόκκινο Chokeberry
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Red Chokeberry
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Red aronii
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
arbutifolia
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Chokeberry and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Red Chokeberry and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Red Chokeberry and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Red Chokeberry and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Red Chokeberry and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Red Chokeberry and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Red Chokeberry and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Red Chokeberry and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 Red Chokeberry 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.