Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Herbs
Origin
Eastern Australia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Shrub
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Pink
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Hibiscus splendens
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
Splendid Hibiscus
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Splendid Hibiscus
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Splendid Hibiscus
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
Hibiscus Splendid
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Splendid Hibiscus
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Hibiscus Splendid
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Splendid hibiskusa
Rocket Dame
In Latin
egregiam Hibiscus
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Brassicales
Family
Malvaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hibisceae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Splendid Hibiscus and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Splendid Hibiscus and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Splendid Hibiscus and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Splendid Hibiscus and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Splendid Hibiscus and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink and Pink
Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Dame's Rocket
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.