Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Australia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
6-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Hibiscus splendens
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
Broccoli
In Hindi
Splendid Hibiscus
ब्रोकली
In German
Splendid Hibiscus
Brokkoli
In French
Splendid Hibiscus
Brocoli
In Spanish
Hibiscus Splendid
Brócoli
In Greek
Splendid Hibiscus
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Hibiscus Splendid
brócolis
In Polish
Splendid hibiskusa
brokuły
In Latin
egregiam Hibiscus
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Capparales
Family
Malvaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Broccoli
Season and care of Splendid Hibiscus and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Splendid Hibiscus and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Splendid Hibiscus and Broccoli Physical Information
Splendid Hibiscus and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Splendid Hibiscus and Broccoli are as follows:
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Broccoli
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.