Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Eastern Australia
Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
-9999
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Red, Green, Purple, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Ivory, Pink, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Insignificant
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
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
Inorganic
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Aphids, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as colouring in foods, Used As Food, Used to make yellow and green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cottage garden, Flower borders, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
Hibiscus splendens
AMARANTHUS hypochondriacus
Common Name
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
Prince's Feather, Prince-of-Wales-Feather
In Hindi
Splendid Hibiscus
Silver Clary
In German
Splendid Hibiscus
Silber Clary
In French
Splendid Hibiscus
Argent Clary
In Spanish
Hibiscus Splendid
Clary plata
In Greek
Splendid Hibiscus
ασημένιο Clary
In Portuguese
Hibiscus Splendid
prata Clary
In Polish
Splendid hibiskusa
Srebrny Clary
In Latin
egregiam Hibiscus
Argentum Clary
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Malvaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Hibiscus
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Amaranthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Silver Clary
Season and care of Splendid Hibiscus and Silver Clary is important to know. While considering everything about Splendid Hibiscus and Silver Clary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Clary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam and for Silver Clary is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral and for Silver Clary is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Splendid Hibiscus and Silver Clary Physical Information
Splendid Hibiscus and Silver Clary physical information is very important for comparison. Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm whereas Silver Clary height is 111.75 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Splendid Hibiscus and Silver Clary are as follows:
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Silver Clary flower color: Red, Green, Purple and Dark Red
- Silver Clary leaf color: Red, Green, Purple
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Silver Clary
Care of Splendid Hibiscus and Silver Clary 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 Silver Clary 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 Silver Clary needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.