Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Grass
Origin
Eastern Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Hibiscus splendens
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
Splendid Hibiscus
Eulalia
In German
Splendid Hibiscus
Eulalia
In French
Splendid Hibiscus
Eulalia
In Spanish
Hibiscus Splendid
Eulalia
In Greek
Splendid Hibiscus
Eulalia
In Portuguese
Hibiscus Splendid
Eulalia
In Polish
Splendid hibiskusa
Eulalia
In Latin
egregiam Hibiscus
Eulalia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Hibisceae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Eulalia
Season and care of Splendid Hibiscus and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Splendid Hibiscus and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eulalia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Splendid Hibiscus and Eulalia Physical Information
Splendid Hibiscus and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Splendid Hibiscus and Eulalia are as follows:
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Eulalia
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Eulalia 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 Eulalia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.